Before locking horns in the EFL Cup semi-finals, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool collide in the pick of this weekend's Premier League ties in North London on Sunday afternoon.
Tottenham Hotspur:
Tottenham Hotspur will look to carry their recent momentum into Sunday’s clash with Liverpool, after surviving a thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester United in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. Ange Postecoglou’s side made a dramatic recovery in midweek, recovering from a 3-0 lead to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Spurs also ended a four-match winless run in the Premier League by demolishing Southampton 5-0 last weekend, their first-ever five-goal first-half performance in the top flight. Despite this, they remain in the middle of the Premier League table, with a five-point gap to the Champions League places. At home, they’ve struggled of late, and a defeat here could see them fail to win in four consecutive league matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—something they haven't experienced since 2013. With their focus now on both league and cup progress, Tottenham will aim to build on their solid home form in a tough encounter against league leaders Liverpool.
Liverpool:
Liverpool head to North London in fine form, unbeaten in their last 20 matches across all competitions. Jurgen Klopp's side are still top of the Premier League, although their lead has shrunk to just two points after back-to-back draws with Newcastle United and Fulham. Despite these setbacks, Liverpool have shown resilience, particularly in the 2-2 draw with Fulham, where they fought back after going down to 10 men. The Reds remain unbeaten on the road in the league this season and will be looking to maintain that record at Tottenham’s expense. While Liverpool have an excellent record against Spurs, with only two defeats in their last 23 Premier League encounters, they’ll be mindful of their 2023 loss at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where an own goal by Joel Matip in the dying minutes cost them the points. As the Reds push for a quadruple, a win here would not only preserve their title bid but also send a message that they are serious contenders.
Prediction:Liverpool
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