Tottenham Hotspur have frequently spoken about the need to tighten up their leaky defence over the last few weeks but striker Harry Kane said it is time to put words into action after they coughed up early goals again on Sunday.

PL: Harry Kane says Spurs' slow starts 'unacceptable' after Tottenham's defeat vs Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed referee Paul Tierney has a "problem" with him after Tottenham's Son Heung-min punished Alisson Becker's blunder to rescue a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Premier League: Liverpool held by Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 in a controversial thriller

Jose Mourinho said Tottenham must learn to kill games off if they are to win a first league title in 60 years after Roberto Firmino's late winner earned Liverpool a 2-1 win over his side on Wednesday.

Mourinho wants killer instinct from Tottenham after Firmino takes Liverpool top