The big game of Match
day 25 will see Liverpool entertain Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield with both
sides needing a win to stay in contention of top four place.
Tottenham and Liverpool are having contrasting forms in 2017. Liverpool who were not long before
were second in the table at the end of 2016 ,but since then Jurgen Klopp’s men have gone
winless in last 5 games with 3 defeats and 2 draws, with latest against
struggling Hull City last week, which saw them dropped to fifth the table. Tottenham Hotspur, on the other
hand, have 3 wins and 2 draws last week and many pundits are predicting
Mauricio Pochettino to be the sole challenger to Chelsea for the Premier League
title.
Over the years Liverpool has had tremendous record against
Spurs at Anfield .Tottenham have lost 15 games and drawn 9 in their last 24
visits at Anfield .Liverpool have 8 match unbeaten streak against Spurs with 5 wins
and 3 draws. Plus Jurgen Klopp since joining Liverpool has fantastic record against top 6 clubs with
only one defeat last season at hands of Manchester United.
Team News-
Dejan Lovren might be
doubtful for the clash against Spurs and Ragnar Klavan also likely to miss the
clash due to infection , Klopp might be forced to go with Lucas Leiva and Joel Matip
as centre back in the game. Sadio Mane who has been one of the important player
for Liverpool will surely start with Roberto Firmino and Phillippe Coutinho. Adam Lallana who missed two days training with
Achilles injury will likely be in starting XI,
For Tottenham, Danny Rose and Jan Vertonghen are sure
absentees for the clash. Pochettino will continue with Eric Dier and Jan Davies
in defence. Rest Pochettino will likely to go with the same line up as we saw
against Middlesbrough .
What to expect from the game-
This game will be the battle of Premier League’s meanest
defence and Premier League’s highest goal scoring team. We might expect Spurs
to sit deep in Liverpool’s half and rely on counter attacks to expose the shaky
defence of Liverpool. Liverpool will hope Sadio Mane’s speed and ball control
comes good against Ben Davies. Tottenham will hope Moussa Dembele ‘s energy will
be instrumental in launching counter attacks with Son, Daley Alli, Erikssen in
attacking midfield option and Harry Kane up front.
Predictions- I expect a high intensity and physical game
.With Klopp having fine record against big teams I think it will continue so I go for a 1-1 draw,
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