Liverpool vs Tottenham: Match Preview
On 3rd of April, Liverpool will host Mauricio Pochettino’s side Tottenham Hotspur in a game which can play a significant role Tottenham’s pursuit for the title. Spurs are just 5 points behind the leaders Leicester and it very important for Tottenham to win the every game from now on. A loss or a draw is not an option for the London’s side. Looking at Liverpool’s side, they have started performing very well under the German manager and have qualified for the quarter-finals in the Europa League by defeating Manchester United but had a very bad luck at the Saint Mary’s last time against Southampton and lost by 3 goals to 2 despite being 2-0 up.
Tottenham, on the other hand, have been performing exceptionally well this season under the Argentine manager. Tottenham doesn’t have a great record at Anfield over the past few seasons and that needs to change if they want to lift the Premier League trophy this time.
Despite their loss against Southampton, Liverpool have been in the a very good form and the players will give a strong competition as the team wants to get closer to finish in the top 4 places.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Team News:
There are no notable injuries for either side as the players have returned to the training with their respective team. Dejan Lovren, Henderson and Alberto Moreno, all have returned to the training and may participate in the game but there is a bit concern about Firmino who is also back in the training but the manager has doubts about him playing in the game.
As per for Tottenham, Skipper Jan Vertonghen is also back in the training and will be able to travel alongside his teammates.
Lineups:
Liverpool-
Mignolet;
Clyne, Lovren, Sakho, Moreno;
Emre Can, Milner;
Coutinho, Firmino (doubt) , Lallana;
Sturridge
Tottenham-
Lloris;
Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose;
Dembele, Dier;
Eriksen, Alli, Lamela;
Kane
Key Stats
Liverpool have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches in the Premier League. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 6 matches against Tottenham in the Premier League.
Tottenham has won 4 out of their last 6 games, lost one and have played a draw.
Prediction
Looking at their recent forms, both the teams have performed very well so it will be very difficult to separate the two sides. Both have a strong defence, strong midfield and a smart source of netting the goals. Tottenham are very near in achieving their dream and any mistake in the game means the title is almost gone.
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