Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur

Anfield is the venue as runaway Premier League leaders take on bottom-half Tottenham Hotspur in an exciting match-up.

Liverpool are potentially 90 minutes away from claiming a record-equaling 20th title in England’s top flight after dominating the Premier League in Arne Slot’s first season in charge. Indeed, the Reds have been at the table’s summit since matchday ten and could seal the deal at Anfield, where they couldn’t celebrate their first title in the Premier League era due to Covid-19 restrictions back in 2019/20. Slot is on the verge of becoming the seventh manager to lift the crown in their maiden season if his men add to their 15-game unbeaten streak against Tottenham on Merseyside (W11, D4). Liverpool would likely spice up any potential success with a couple of goals, having netted two or more in 14 of their last 17 home league outings. 

On the other hand, Tottenham cannot escape the ignominy of a first bottom-half finish since 2007/08 even if they defy their dismal form of just one win from their last seven league games (W1, D1, L5). Indeed, Spurs have suffered 18 defeats in the Premier League this season – only one shy of their previous season-high total of 19 suffered in the 1993/94 and 2003/04 campaigns. Therefore, Ange Postecoglou’s charges have prioritized conquering the Europa League, as they bid to end a 17-year title drought. However, another defeat here would bring them closer to their worst final placing since the late 1970s. Playing on the road can only worsen the situation, with the Londoners losing six of their last eight away league matches (W2).