Tottenham Hotspur news: Ryan Mason’s side will be hoping to boost their Champions League chances with a win over Liverpool
Tottenham will face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend in yet another difficult test. Spurs will be looking for their first win in three games, as well as a crucial three points to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Ryan Mason’s men drew 2-2 with Manchester United on Thursday, following a 6-1 thrashing at Newcastle. The point keeps the north Londoners’ chances of finishing in the top four alive, but they can’t afford to lose any more points.
Pundits have given their predictions for how the game will play out ahead of the match, with few backing Spurs to win.
Former Premier League forward Paul Merson believes Jurgen Klopp’s team will win again. “I’ve got to go with Liverpool here,” he writes in his Sportskeeda column. They’ve won their last three games in a row. They could win all of their remaining games, but even that would be unlikely to secure them a place in the Champions League.
“Spurs were booed off the field during the first half of their game against Manchester United.” Erik ten Hag’s substitutions severely hampered United’s momentum on Thursday night. Spurs were able to re-enter the game thanks to personnel changes. Otherwise,
“Recently, Liverpool appear to have found a formula. Trent has been outstanding for Jurgen Klopp’s team recently. They appear hungry up front and are playing with a lot of confidence right now. If Villa defeats Manchester United, Liverpool has a slim chance of qualifying for the Champions League.”
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Christopher Sutton
Sutton’s assessment backs up Merson’s prediction. “In some ways, Liverpool’s approach will suit Tottenham because Jurgen Klopp’s side will dominate the ball and Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave gaps behind him when he goes into the center of midfield, as he does in his new inverted role,” he wrote on BBC Sport.
“Spurs showed some character in coming back for a draw against Manchester United, but I really can’t back them to win here because they have been so disappointing all season.”
“Liverpool are on a three-game winning streak and still want to finish in the top four.”
“To have a chance, the Reds must win every game they have left – and even that may not be enough.”
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