After an epic FA clash weekend, the Premier League is back in action with title contenders Liverpool heading to the new Tottenham Stadium to take on Tottenham. The match is scheduled for 11th January with kickoff at 20:30 GMT.
Liverpool is six games away from equaling Arsenal 2003 record of 49 unbeaten League games. With an impressive performance landing them the World Team Cup, Coach Jurgen Klopp is set to turn his attention in clinching the Premier League title.
Liverpool remains at the top of the League with 5 points which are 13 points clear of second-placed Leicester City. The road remains tough for Jurgen Klopp with each game posing a challenge to their unbeaten record.
It will all be left to the ‘Chosen One’ to get the best of Liverpool this weekend. Jose Mourinho revealed the defensive troubles in their camp before the transfer window. The club is yet to make any potential bids to solve the struggles.
Tottenham is currently 6th in the Premier League with 31 points. Their last loss to Southampton proved to be a bitter pill to swallow with a couple of injury woes hitting the squad. The future of defenders Vertonghen and Alderwield and midfielder Eriksen also remain in doubt all players out of contract in the summer.
Tottenham vs Liverpool Head to Head
Both sides have met 31 times with Liverpool picking up 17 wins while Tottenham contended with wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
Liverpool 2-2 Tottenham
Tottenham 4-1 Liverpool
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham
Tottenham Team News
There are a lot of injury woes in the camp with the recent one being of midfielder Sissoko who will be out for three months. Talisman Harry Kane also picked up an injury with the future of the Englishman still in doubt.
The future of attacking midfielder also remains in question with several clubs emerging interested in his services. Out of favour Kyle Water Peters is also seeking a way out of the club to find game time.
Liverpool Team News
African Player of the Year, Sadio Mane will feature in the club has become a threat for any club. There is still speculation of midfielder Nabby Keita who showed an injury scare after coming from a long term injury. James Milner also picked up an injury, and this could see the debut of young star Curtis Jones to fill the gap.
Prediction and Odds
Liverpool is currently on a cruise ship to the Premier League title and will benefit from the injury woes in the camp’s side. However, Mourinho presents a threat to the side’s 43 unbeaten records.
Liverpool Win
Draw
Double Chance
Goals Under 2.5
