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Liverpool vs Tottenham: Premier League Preview

Date: Sunday, 27th April 2025

Venue: Anfield

Kick-off: 16:30 BST

Liverpool stands on the verge of history. A win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday will see Arne Slot’s side crowned Premier League champions with four games to spare, securing the club’s 20th English league title. The Reds enter this fixture with the momentum of champions, having edged past Leicester City last weekend thanks to a late Trent Alexander-Arnold strike. Now, they can finish the job in front of their own fans, with a title party set to erupt across Merseyside.

For Tottenham, the stakes are far less celebratory. Their season has unravelled in recent months, with inconsistent form leaving them in a battle just to finish in the top half. Ange Postecoglou’s side started the season brightly but has struggled against nearly all opposition, and with their defensive frailties exposed repeatedly, a trip to Anfield presents a daunting task. Only the Europa League offers any sort of salvation, with the Lily Whites looking like the only north London club able to secure any silverware this season.

Tottenham Availability

Spurs arrive in a fragile state. Their recent form has been patchy, with defensive lapses and a lack of control in midfield proving costly. With just two wins in their last six league matches, Tottenham’s Champions League qualification hopes are long gone, and they may well sacrifice the remainder of the domestic campaign to hunt European glory.

Radu Dragusin and Heung-Min Son are the only casualties with the latter perhaps held back for Thursday evening, where FK Bodø/Glimt will arrive at White Hart a lane for the first leg of their cup semi-final.

Predicted Tottenham Lineup (4-2-3-1):

GK: Guglielmo Vicario

RB: Pedro Porro

RCB: Cristian Romero

LCB: Micky van de Ven

LB: Djed Spence

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur

CM: Archie Gray

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

AM: James Maddison

LW: Richarlison

CF: Dominic Solanke

Liverpool Availability

Arne Slot’s selection will be guided by one thing: finishing the job. The Reds have rotated sporadically in recent weeks, but with the title in sight, expect a full-strength XI. Alisson Becker continues to lead from the back, while the only question marks will be at left back and centre forward.

Alexis Mac Allister has been pivotal in midfield and will again dictate Liverpool’s tempo alongside Dominik Szoboszlai.

Predicted Liverpool Lineup (4-3-3):

GK: Alisson Becker

RB: Trent Alexander Arnold

RCB: Ibrahima Konaté

LCB: Virgil van Dijk (c)

LB: Kostas Tsimikas

CM: Alexis Mac Allister

ACM: Dominik Szoboszlai

CM: Ryan Gravenberch

RW: Mohamed Salah

CF: Luis Diaz

LW: Cody Gakpo

How Will This Contest Play Out?

Liverpool will be expected to dominate possession, with Tottenham sitting deep and trying to hit on the break through Dominic Solanke and Kulusevski. The battle in midfield will be key—Mac Allister’s ability to control the game will be crucial against Spurs’ more direct, counter-attacking setup.

Postecoglou’s side have been leaky defensively, and if Liverpool apply early pressure, the visitors could struggle to cope with the Anfield atmosphere. The Reds have been relentless in high-stakes games this season, and with the title just one win away, there will be no let-up.

Should Liverpool seal the title on Sunday, it will be a triumph built on resilience, reinvention, and an elite mentality. Spurs may arrive hoping to delay the inevitable—but history suggests Liverpool will ensure their celebrations start on time.

Player to Watch: Mohamed Salah

With a new contract secured and another league title within reach, Salah will be desperate to make his mark. The Egyptian has tormented Spurs in previous meetings and could be the man to deliver Liverpool’s crowning moment.

Steven Smith’s Score Prediction:

Liverpool 3 – 1 Tottenham