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The outcome was the same but the emotions were very different.

When Liverpool left White Hart Lane after Jurgen Klopp 's first game in charge 10 months ago they were delighted with their point.

A performance high on energy but low on quality had helped them grind out a 0-0 draw thanks to the heroics of Simon Mignolet.

This time there were no high fives, no celebratory hugs in the capital.

Liverpool once again clinched a share of the spoils but the overriding feeling was one of frustration.

This was a contest the Reds could and should have won. Instead they were left cursing their wastefulness in the final third after some gilt-edged chances went begging.

It was a display far removed from what Liverpool served up on their previous visit last October.

Back then the Reds played akin to a bunch of headless chickens. With gegenpressing the new watchword, they happily ran themselves into the ground for the new boss but rarely posed a threat.

Achieving progress since then hasn't been plain sailing but here was undeniable proof about how they have developed under Klopp's guidance.

Liverpool looked like a slick, cohesive unit – strengthened significantly by summer signings Joel Matip and Sadio Mane.

But for one defensive lapse which Danny Rose seized upon to cancel out James Milner's first-half penalty this would have been hailed as a tactical masterclass by Klopp.

Until then Liverpool had dealt with everything Spurs had thrown at them and caused a stack of problems for the hosts with their speed and creativity on the counter-attack.

Even after parity was restored, there were no backward steps taken. Liverpool were bold and threw caution to the wind with Tottenham much the happier to hear the final whistle.

'Liverpool are unlikely to make any further signings'

On the face of it four points out of nine going into the international break is an underwhelming return.

However, context is provided by the fact that Liverpool have spent the opening weeks of the campaign on their travels as work is completed on Anfield's new Main Stand.

They have also gone away to two of their major rivals for a top four spot and emerged unscathed having outplayed them both.

The blip came at Turf Moor where Liverpool stumbled badly on a day when they looked vulnerable defensively and toothless going forward.

In truth it's likely to be those kind of games which end up defining this season as it's against the lesser lights that the Reds under Klopp have tended to flop.

Unless Borussia Dortmund can be convinced to part company with gifted young winger Christian Pulisic, Liverpool are unlikely to make any further signings prior to Wednesday's transfer deadline.

That would leave the Reds in profit for this window and without the new left-back or defensive midfielder many fans have been calling for.

The debate over whether they have done enough this summer will rumble on but nobody could argue that the squad isn't stronger.

Liverpool's bench at White Hart Lane was much superior to Spurs' with the likes of Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi and Marko Grujic.

The versatile Milner has proved he can do a job at left-back and Klopp has Emre Can, who was missing due to a minor ankle injury, to return to his midfield.

'An error on Klopp's part was not bringing on Sturridge ahead of Origi'

Much will be made of Sturridge's absence from the starting line-up, especially after he voiced his frustration about being asked to play wide following his double against Burton.

But Firmino has led the line in some of Liverpool's finest away triumphs under Klopp and this should have been another for his collection. The Brazilian sets the tone in that role with his relentless work ethic.

If there was an error on Klopp's part it was not bringing on Sturridge ahead of Origi when Spurs were starting to tire.

Origi, who had picked up a knock in midweek, looked strangely sluggish and by the time Sturridge was belatedly introduced he barely had time to work up a sweat.

Liverpool led at the break courtesy of Milner's spot-kick but they should have been further in front.

Coutinho will be having nightmares about his early failure to beat Michel Vorm after it was put on a plate for him by Firmino.

Mane has added a new dimension to Klopp's side and he repeatedly came in off the right to cause havoc. Twice, the £30million man was picked out by Adam Lallana but on each occasion Vorm dashed out to deny him.

Defensively, this was a huge improvement with Matip starring on his Premier League debut alongside Dejan Lovren.

Matip's physical presence is a welcome addition to Liverpool's backline. He won his aerial battles and used the ball intelligently.

Lovren was equally combative as he refused to be bullied and kept Harry Kane shackled.

'The lack of referee consistency infuriates managers and supporters alike'

Klopp was raging with referee Bobby Madley when he gave Jan Vertonghen a talking to for grabbing Matip's shirt rather than awarding a penalty.

By the letter of the law the official was right as the ball wasn't active but why didn't he just let the corner be delivered and then blow up?

It's the lack of consistency which infuriates managers and supporters alike.

There was no escape for Spurs two minutes before the break when Firmino burst past Erik Lamela, who clumsily brought him down and Milner slotted home.

In the second half Mauricio Pochettino's men rallied but Liverpool stood firm and could have extended their lead.

Matip's header clipped the bar and then Mane converted Lallana's cross, only for his celebrations to be curtailed by the offside flag. It was a desperately close call.

Spurs still had hope and they cranked up the pressure with Mignolet producing a stunning save to keep out Toby Alderweireld's header.

With 18 minutes to go Liverpool switched off and paid the price. Eric Dier's cross dropped to the unmarked Rose at the far post and he took a touch to steady himself before slicing it inside the near post.

With Origi on for Coutinho, Sturridge followed in place of Mane as Klopp sought a rousing finale.

The Reds should have won it in stoppage time when Spurs left themselves exposed but Alderweireld got back to thwart Lallana.

Close but no cigar.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Joel Matip. Fine Premier League debut from the big Cameroon international defender.