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Liverpool vs Tottenham match preview: Prediction, team news, injuries and line-up
Liverpool host Tottenham in the Premier League today and Express Sport is on hand with the full match preview.
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Liverpool’s lead at the top of Premier League has been trimmed to three points after their winning streak came to an with a 1-1 draw at Manchester United last week.
However, the Reds can open up a six-point gap once again if they can get the better of Tottenham this afternoon.
Spurs have struggled this season and their tally of 12 points is their lowest after nine matches since Mauricio Pochettino's first season as manager in 2014/15.
The London outfit were held to a 1-1 draw with bottom-club Watford last time out after suffering a 3-0 defeat at Brighton prior to the recent international break.
The Premier League clash kicks off at 4.30pm and fans can watch the action live on Sky Sports.
Liverpool vs Tottenham team news
Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri remains sidelined with a calf injury, while centre-back Joel Matip is a doubt with a knee problem.
However, Trent Alexander-Arnold has recovered from illness and fellow full-back Andy Robertson is also available after picking up a knock during the midweek Champions League win.
As for Tottenham, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris remains sidelined with a dislocated elbow.
Ryan Sessegnon, though, appears to have overcome a hamstring injury and could be involved.
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah, Mane, Firmino.
Tottenham predicted XI: Gazzaniga; Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Winks, Sissoko, Ndombele; Lamela, Son, Kane.
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Liverpool vs Tottenham match prediction
Tottenham's 4-1 win at temporary home Wembley in October 2017 is their only success in the past 15 encounters in all competitions against Liverpool (D4, L10).
The Reds have won the three most recent meetings and, given the current form of both sides, we expect that to continue at Anfield.
Predicted scoreline: Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham