Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Premier League Match Preview, Team News, Lineups and Prediction
Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur away from home in North London. Two sides are unbeaten after six-game weeks in the Premier League.
Last week, Tottenham picked up a crucial point at the Emirates in the North London derby against Arsenal. Where as the Reds managed to beat Leicester City 3-1 in the Carabao Cup.
New manager Ange Postecoglou has revived this Tottenham side as they have started the season strongly. Furthermore, they also ended their three-game losing streak at the Emirates after Son Heung-min’s brace against the Gunners.
Moreover, Postecoglou’s side is also maintaining a streak to score at least two goals in every Premier League match. However, his side have conceded five goals in the last three matches.
As for Liverpool, even though they are unbeaten this season, Klopp’s side are regularly conceding goals in the first 10 minutes of the match. Liverpool defeated the Foxes 3-1 in the midweek at Anfield.
However, this was the fourth game of the season where they were trailing from the get-go. But Klopp’s side has what it takes to turn things around.
The Reds sit second in the Premier League table with 16 points, two short of leaders Manchester City. This season, with a midfield revamp, they will challenge for the Premier League title.
Klopp’s side travel south with an eight-game unbeaten run to protect in Premier League away matches, as well as a 19-game streak without defeat overall.
The last time Spurs managed to beat Liverpool was back in 2017 when they managed to beat them 4-1. However, this Tottenham side is very different from what they have seen in recent years.
Tottenham Hotspur team news
For Tottenham, Ivan Perisic, Giovani Lo Celso, Alfie Whiteman, Rodrigo Bentancur, Bryan Gil and Ryan Sessegnon are all injured and will miss the clash.
Brennan Johnson suffered a hamstring injury 60 minutes into his full debut against Arsenal. Whereas James Maddison also suffered an injury in the same game, but he is expected to start against Liverpool.
Liverpool team news
Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in training after three weeks, but the right-back is still facing a race against time to make himself available for Saturday’s clash. Apart from him, Thiago is the only player out for the Reds.
Klopp will use his best XI after playing some fringe players against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup. Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah will most likely start against Spurs. In defence Virgil van Dijk will partner up with well rested Joel Matip.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Predicted line-ups
Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Gomez, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Prediction
Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Liverpool
Both teams play attacking football, but have have conceded a lot of goal since the season has started, especially against big sides. Tottenham’s creativity will depend on Maddison, who is doubtful for this match.
As of Liverpool, they are once again back and ready to challenge for every title and are really tough nut to crack. Both teams are expected to share the spoils at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
