Sunday, February 4, 2018


Liverpool vs Tottenham - Competition: Premier League
Date: 4 February 2018 - Kick-off Time: 16:30 GMT
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
 
Liverpool team enter this match on the back of a 3-0 win over Huddersfield in midfield, a result which ended a run of back to back defeats for Jurgen Klopp's side and lifted them into third place in the top-flight. They are unbeaten at home in Premier League this season and only Man United have conceded fewer goals in front of their own fans.  The Reds saw a 19-match unbeaten run at Anfield ended by West Brom in the English FA Cup fourth round last weekend, but they handed Man City their only defeat of the season in their last home league game and are unbeaten in the last 12 home matches against the other 'big 6' teams.
Virgil van Dijk is expected to return to the starting XI, replacing Dejan Lovren at the heat of the back. Adam Lallana and Ragnar Klavan are doubts and will be assessed closer to kick off while Nathaniel Clyne is the only missing player for the hosts. Georginio Wijnaldum and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are in contention to replace Milner in midfield, while Emre Can and Jordan Henderson will retain their spot. No changes are expected up front, where Sadio Manè, Salah and Roberto Firmino will feature from the off, with Dominic Solanke and Danny Ings providing cover.
Tottenham team recorded a 2-0 victory over Manchester United in midweek - breaking the deadlock after only 11 seconds through Christian Eriksen - and now sit 5ht in the Premier League standings, 2 points shy of 3rd placed Liverpool and six points clear of North London rivals Arsenal in sixth. Mauricio Pochettino's men are on a 9-match unbeaten run and Manchester City are the only team to have beaten them since November. Anyway, they have stuttered away from home in recent weeks, winning just two of their last seven games on the travels. Spurs enjoyed a fantastic 4-1 win against the Reds when they met at Wembley back in October. Anyway, they remain  winless in their last seven trips to Anfield, though, including a 2-0 defeat there last season when Sadio Mane scored both goals.
Mauricio Pochettino seems unlikely to make changes following the impressive performance against Manchester United. Serge Aurier and Harry Winks have both returned to full training, but Kieran Trippier and Mousa Dembelè should be preferred to them. Toby Alderweireld also overcame a hamstring problem and will make the bench, as well as new signing Lucas Moura. The likes of Son Heung Min, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen will support the lone striker Harry Kane up front. In defense, Davinson Sanchez and Jan Vertonghen will form the central pair, with Ben Davies as left back.
 
Liverpool last 5 matches:
05/01/18 Liverpool 2 – 1 Everton
14/01/18 Liverpool 4 – 3 Manchester City
22/01/18 Swansea City 1 – 0 Liverpool
27/01/18 Liverpool 2 – 3 West Brom
30/01/18 Huddersfield 0 – 3 Liverpool

Tottenham last 5 matches:
07/01/18 Tottenham 3 – 0 Wimbledon
13/01/18 Tottenham 4 – 0 Everton
21/01/18 Southampton 1 – 1 Tottenham
27/01/18 Newport County 1 – 1 Tottenham
31/01/18 Tottenham 2 – 0 Manchester United



 
 
 
 
 
 

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