Liverpool will host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield today, needing just a draw to clinch the Premier League title and equal Manchester United’s record of 20 top-flight championships. The Reds come into the game on the back of five wins from their last six league matches and are strong favourites to secure a positive result.
Liverpool boasts a formidable record against Tottenham, having scored at least four goals in their last three home games versus the North London club. However, Tottenham arrive struggling, having lost four of their last five league matches and sitting 16th in the table, lacking form and confidence.
Team News & Tactics
Liverpool
Arne Slot will be without Joe Gomez, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury. Liverpool is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Alisson Becker in goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson will be the full-backs, with Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk at center-back. Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch will provide midfield stability, while Dominik Szoboszlai will play as the attacking midfielder. Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo will operate on the wings, supporting striker Diogo Jota.
Probable Lineup: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota
Tottenham Hotspur
Radu Dragusin is out with a long-term knee injury, and Son Heung-min misses out due to a foot injury. Tottenham will likely line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Guglielmo Vicario in goal. Pedro Porro and Djed Spence will be the full-backs, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in central defense. Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma form the midfield pivot. Dejan Kulusevski and Mathys Tel will provide width, with James Maddison as the number 10 and Richarlison leading the attack.
Probable Lineup: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Tel; Richarlison
Key Stats
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Liverpool have scored at least four goals in their last three home matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
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Liverpool are unbeaten in 28 of their last 29 Premier League matches.
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Liverpool are unbeaten in 25 of their last 28 matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
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30 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between the two teams.
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Richarlison has scored four goals in his last five Premier League appearances, although Tottenham have lost all four of those matches.
Player to Watch: Mohamed Salah
Salah is the key player for Liverpool, expected to exploit Tottenham’s defensive weaknesses and create scoring opportunities with his vision and passing. He has been in tremendous form this season and is arguably the best player in the Premier League right now. Salah will look to add to his goal tally and make a defining contribution to help Liverpool secure the league title.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Prediction
Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool’s strong home form and Tottenham’s poor recent results suggest a comfortable win for the Reds, who are poised to celebrate the Premier League crown at Anfield.
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