Liverpool travel to Tottenham this Saturday for the evening kick-off. Both sides have started the season lightning fast and this showdown is lining up to be a real humdinger. Ange Postecoglou seems to have flipped the script at Spurs and is quickly becoming a North London legend. Liverpool, on the other hand, will want to lay down a statement win and show the rest of the league they’re serious about taking on Manchester City this year. Here, we, go!
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Tottenham’s performance last weekend didn’t fit the blueprint of an archetypal Spurs in the derby; particularly after going behind in the game twice. Somewhat stereotypically they fold, like a wet paper towel. The Spurs we’ve been used to under both Antonio Conte, Jose Mourinho, and even at the back end of Mauricio Pochettino’s era, were timid in the big occasions.
However, watching their players actually want the ball was almost strange. They continued to play out from the back, not waning to Arsenal’s pressure. They got into the midfield and wouldn’t let Martin Odegaard settle. They did a lot of ‘non-Spursy’ things. It seems like Ange has managed to change the culture and has the players believing in the system he’s set up. A weight has been lifted and the players have gone from struggling to striving in a matter of months. Harry Kane who?
But Spurs fans, don’t get ahead of yourselves. While the Postecoglou revolution is in full swing and is certainly reaping the rewards, there will be harder challenges. One of them could well be this current Liverpool side on Saturday. They haven’t beaten the Reds in the last 12 games. It’s some record. Also, without Champions League football, Klopp has been honest that anything other than the top spot would be slightly disappointing for this Liverpool side.
Having won five from six and sitting just two points off City, it’s imperative they keep up the chase. It feels like once City pull away, they’ll be impossible to catch. The 13-game winning streak never seems to be too far away. For Liverpool, this is the hardest test yet. But things also look good for the Reds. Off the back of a home win against Leicester, their new signings are having an impact and others are kicking on in their Liverpool careers.
Darwin Nunez is always going to be a hectic ball of energy. That’s just the player he is. The questions have always been around his finishing and ability to link the play; something he’s looked far better at this season. Dominik Szoboszlai is also looking like an astute signing and scored a Gerrardesque strike midweek. He seems to have secured that midfield. Could they push City all the way?
As these two face off on Saturday, it’s going to tell us quite a lot about both team’s credentials. A win for Spurs and Ange will become the official king of the new White Hart Lane. A win for the Reds and it would seem they are back to their best and the title charge is on. Either way, don’t look away from this one!
Premier League Football Betting Odds
Liverpool come into this one as slight favourites at 2.16 after their near-perfect start to the campaign and with their impressive head-to-head record against Spurs. However, Tottenham will enjoy being underdogs again this weekend and are 2.84 to win this one at home. The draw is 3.92.
In terms of scorers, Mohamed Salah is at 6.00 along with Darwin Nunez to open the scoring, with Son at 6.30 to continue his impressive run in front of goal from last week. Who will open the scoring?
Tottenham vs Liverpool Betting Tips
BTTS, Darwin Nunez to score anytime, Liverpool to win, and over 1.5 goals @ 3.50
Liverpool love playing Spurs. They haven’t lost to them since 2017 and this Liverpool side looks fired up for a title challenge this year. These are the games you need to win. Darwin Nunez has also looked good and if anyone from Liverpool is going to bag, it’s him.
Heung-Min Son to score first @ 6.30
After a delightful double in the derby last weekend, Son will want to carry on his impressive form in front of goal against Liverpool. He’s got big boots to fill without Harry Kane and so far, is playing his part well.
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