Follow text commentary of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Tottenham at Anfield in what is turning out to be a Europa League play-off for fifth place - LIVE from 4pm UK time.

Dawson passes the ball right to Suarez, but fortunately for him the Uruguayan was taken by surprise and gives it right back!

Another good job on Pienaar from Flanagan, making a good tackle on the South African who threatened to bomb on down the wing.

Typical industry from Kuyt. He backs into King inside the area and goes down. Webb had a good look at the incident and ignores any appeals for a penalty.

Flanagan stands his ground well on the edge of the box and robs Pienaar of the ball. The young full-back really does look a good prospect.

Spearing feeds Suarez down the left channel with a clever little ball, but Rose is across to intercept. Jamie Carragher obstructs former team-mate Peter Crouch after the lanky striker had knocked the ball past him.

Liverpool are beginning to put the pressure on their visitors now. Kuyt's cross is put behind by a Dawson diving header.

Spurs defend the set piece well but Liverpool retain possession and have a free-kick deep on the left. Suarez curls in the delivery but again it is headed clear.

Maxi Rodriguez plays the ball across the edge of the box and Andy Carroll makes a swing for it but fails to connect properly. Suarez's persistence wins the Reds a corner.

A heavy touch from Lucas in midfield forces play all the way back to Reina, and Liverpool have to build again from scratch.

Dawson comes across Suarez to put the ball out for a throw and the Uruguayan appears to kick out at the Tottenham defender as he is on the floor. The away fans want him sent off, but referee HOward Webb only shows him a yellow card.

Luis Suarez turns past Ledley King and goes to ground clutching his ankle. He looks in some pain, writhing around on the ground, but is back on his feet soon enough.

Modric's corner is headed right back to him. The little Croatian finds Aaron Lennon, whose cross is plucked out of the air by Reina.

Dirk Kuyt catches Danny Rose as the Spurs youngster turns past him. Rose is starting his third-straight game for the Londoners.

Glen Johnson hoists in a high cross from deep, and it's easily caught by Carlo Cudicini.

Spearing and Lucas are just not getting a hold of the middle of the park at the moment. Sandro is bossing it.

Great VdV-related stat from OptaJoe: "1 - Rafael Van der Vaart has scored his first PL away goal since January 5 at Goodison Park. Merseyside."

Liverpool are yet to really get any sustained possession in this match. Modric helps break up a rare foray into the Tottenham half from the home side.

That goal is Van der Vaart's 13th in the league this season. He is the only Spurs player to reach double figures this term.

GOAL!! Van der Vaart scores! Luka Modric's corner is headed clear but the Dutchman takes the ball on his chest and his volleyed strike nicks off Johnson's boot and loops over Reina!

Jay Spearing puts the ball behind for a Tottenham corner. Michael Dawson making a nuisance of himself in the box.

Van der Vaart is still trying to find his range as he lets fly with a strike from 25 yards which goes well wide of Pepe Reina's goal.