Tottenham vs Liverpool: Preview, predictions and lineups

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool both return from Carabao Cup action when they lock horns in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Tottenham’s chaotic victory over Manchester United and Liverpool’s emphatic victory against Southampton ensured that the two meet in the Carabao Cup semifinal at the beginning of the new year. A precursor to the last four matches will take place on Sunday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Liverpool they will be aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table when they visit the capital, with Chelsea closing the gap in recent weeks. Back-to-back draws and the postponement of the Merseyside derby mean their previously strong lead has been cut to just two points.

Reb(ag(alTottenham will see them move within ten points of the Reds top-table and the Lilywhites have tended to shine in high-profile meetings this term. They beat both Manchester clubs twice and proved unstoppable when they were on song. A visit from Liverpool will be their toughest assignment to date, however.

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Tottenham vs Liverpool H2H Record (Last Five Matches)

Current form (all competitions)

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Rodrigo Bentancur continues to serve his seven-match ban and will be watching from the sidelines with Wilson Odobert, Richarlison and Mikey Moore. Timo Werner missed the Carabao Cup clash due to illness but is expected to be fit against Liverpool.

Tottenham predicted formation vs Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke.

Liverpool injury list it is comparatively short but several key defenders are also missing. Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate are unavailable on Sunday, with the latter’s absence having caused problems in recent outings.

Andy Robertson will be available for Sunday’s trip to north London despite being sent off against Fulham last weekend. The left-back served his one-game ban in midweek in the Carabao Cup but faces a fight for his starting place with the returning Kostas Tsimikas.

Liverpool made wholesale changes against Southampton, resting Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah. They should be relatively well rested for the clash with Spurs.

Liverpool predicted the formation against Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Jota.

If recent matches between Tottenham and the league’s big-hitters are anything to go by, then we’re in for a treat on Sunday. The goals are likely to count, as evidenced by Spurs’ recent 4-3 draws with Chelsea and Man Utd at home.

Tottenham’s back five, including Fraser Forster who made two disastrous mistakes in midweek, will be stretched by a formidable Liverpool front line. In particular, Mohamed Salah is set to continue his impressive record against the Lilywhites, with 12 goals in 20 past meetings.

Tottenham have masses of attacking talent themselves and their gung-ho style always causes problems for opponents looking to play on the front foot. However, Liverpool should have the confidence, knowledge and quality to navigate a stern test in north London.

Prediction: Tottenham 2-3 Liverpool

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