Tottenham has finally been scoring goals having scored at least two in each of their last three EPL games. They also come into Sunday’s match unbeaten in their last three matches and having won two in a row. Liverpool have not had any difficulty scoring goals this season having already amassed 34 while Luis Suarez’s 14 is just one less than Tottenham’s total tally as a team.
Liverpool have also won back to back matches, both at home, following a disappointing two match road trip in which they drew 3-3 to Everton and lost 3-1 at Hull. Despite this they are second in the table with 30 points and a +16 goal difference. Tottenham are currently in sixth place with 27 points and a -1 goal difference.
What to expect from the Match
Both teams tend to play a possession based game, however, Tottenham have mostly stuck with a 4-2-3-1 using two inverted wingers that like to cut inside. Liverpool have mostly stuck with a 3-5-2, but have had to modify this somewhat with Sturridge out injured and set up with their own 4-2-3-1 against West Ham. Both teams like to have their fullbacks push forward and this should lead to some exciting football. Additionally both managers are known to be tactically aware and the strategic battle for this match will be interesting to watch.
Danny Rose and Christian Eriksen returned to action in the Europa League in midweek and Rose may start at left-back here given Spurs’ problems at the back. Kaboul and Verthonghen both miss out, while Chiriches has stated that he hopes to make it back in time to play here. If he doesn’t, Capoue will play at the back once again. Lewis Holtby might be on the bench despite recent impressive displays, having played 90 minutes on Thursday.
Liverpool will be without captain Steven Gerrard who has a hamstring injury that could rule him out for as long as 6 weeks. Jordan Henderson is available after picking up an injury last time out. Daniel Agger missed out last week through illness, and while he will be fit to play here, Sakho may retain his spot in central defence.
Tottenham have bounced back from the 6-0 drubbing at the hands of Manchester City with a draw against United and two away wins. After resting players in the Europa League dead-rubber on Thursday, they should be fresh and ready for this game. Steven Gerrard has joined Daniel Sturridge on the injury table, and Liverpool’s squad is starting to look stretched, but they have strength in depth to deal with such issues, and as long as they have Luis Suárez they are capable of winning.
Predicted Starting line ups
Predictions
With just one point separating the two sides going into the game just one goal is likely to decide this one, but whether either side can break down their opponent’s backline is uncertain.
Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool