Tottenham vs Liverpool is a Premier League fixture which rarely disappoints.
Down the years, we have seen some thrillers played out in both North London and Merseyside.
This weekend should be no different as Liverpool seek to keep their title challenge on track against a Spurs side riddled with inconsistency.
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Tottenham vs Liverpool
Sunday, December 22, 4.30pm
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Live on Sky Sports
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It was a successful midweek for each of these clubs in the Carabao Cup – and they will now meet in the semi-finals of the competition.
Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 away from home, before Spurs claimed a nervy 4-3 victory over Manchester United in what was a thrilling match.
But the entertaining home win once again highlighted the frailties of Ange Postecoglou’s side and against a far better team in Liverpool, potential disaster looms.
Spurs will be without key centre-back pair Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven this weekend, while left-back Destiny Udogie is also struggling with a knock.
And versus a Liverpool attack brimming with confidence and containing arguably the world’s most in-form player in Mohamed Salah, that injury situation really is far from ideal.
Spurs will look to midfielders Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr to try and relieve the pressure set to be put on a makeshift defence, which will likely contain teenager Archie Gray at centre-back once again.
But this did not happen in Chelsea’s recent 4-3 win, with Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho wreaking havoc at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
If Salah and Luis Diaz are afforded a similar level of space, expect Liverpool to win by a far more convincing scoreline.
Arne Slot may even tinker with his tactics to allow Spurs possession and spring quickly on the counter, a method which the hosts actually used to great effect in their 4-0 win at Manchester City.
This is the headline act of Matchday 17 – and it could well be one of the games of the season!
Tottenham vs Liverpool Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Unsurprisingly, Liverpool are massive favourites to continue their fine run of form, priced at 1.71 to claim victory. Spurs are huge outsiders at 4.20, while the draw can be found at the exact same odds (4.20)
Tottenham vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Liverpool first goal scorer – Mohamed Salah @ 3.10
Salah is in the form of his life and he has already scored 13 Premier League goals this season. So when Liverpool inevitably strike on Sunday, it will probably be the Egyptian forward who does so.
Dominic Solanke to score anytime @ 2.96
Liverpool have looked a little more vulnerable defensively in recent times, so we expect Spurs to get on the scoresheet. And after a midweek brace against United, look no further than Solanke.
Liverpool to win and both teams to score @ 2.40
And with the above taken into account, a Liverpool win with both teams registering goals looks the most plausible outcome.
Tottenham Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Forster, Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence, Bissouma, Sarr, Kulusevski, Johnson, Solanke, Son
Injuries/Doubts: Vicario, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Davies, Richarlison, Odobert
Suspensions: Bentancur
Liverpool Team News
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Diaz
Injuries/Doubts: Bradley, Konate
Suspensions: None
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