Andy Robertson given Anfield ovation as Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1
Andy Robertson received a standing ovation from all sides of Anfield on his first return as a Tottenham player, but Liverpool claimed a 3-1 win to send their former left-back away empty-handed.
Robertson honoured on emotional Anfield return
The Scotland international entered the match in the 57th minute, replacing Destiny Udogie, and the stadium rose together to applaud a player who spent nine years at Liverpool.
Robertson left the club when his contract ended in the summer and completed his move to Spurs on a free transfer on July 1, 2026. His departure followed the loss of his regular place to Milos Kerkez, who has remained Liverpool’s first-choice left-back under new manager Andoni Iraola.
Supporters sang for Robertson’s Premier League and Champions League successes during his return. He won eight major trophies in total during his Liverpool spell.
Liverpool’s manager salutes former Reds defender
Iraola said Robertson had earned the scale of the reception, praising the contribution made by the veteran defender during his time on Merseyside.
“He deserves all this and I was happy,” Iraola said. “I was thinking he honestly deserves this because he has given so much to Liverpool.”
Mac Allister, Gakpo and Szoboszlai decide the contest
The tribute did not change the result. Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scored Liverpool’s goals as Spurs suffered a damaging 3-1 defeat.
- Robertson returned to Anfield after joining Tottenham at the start of July.
- He was brought on for Udogie in the 57th minute and received a stadium-wide ovation.
- Liverpool’s three scorers secured the 3-1 result despite Spurs’ response.
- The teams now head into a key final weekend before the autumn international break.
What happens next
Liverpool travel to Bournemouth on Sunday, with a win capable of lifting them towards the Premier League’s leading positions.
Tottenham host Aston Villa a day earlier needing an immediate answer. The defeat leaves Spurs with three losses from their first six league matches, increasing the pressure to produce a positive result before the domestic schedule pauses.
Key takeaways
- Robertson was applauded by every corner of Anfield on his Tottenham debut return.
- The 32-year-old ended a nine-year Liverpool spell with eight major honours.
- Kerkez has retained Liverpool’s left-back role following Robertson’s exit.
- Liverpool won 3-1 through Mac Allister, Gakpo and Szoboszlai.
- Spurs face Aston Villa next, while Liverpool visit Bournemouth.
