The Premier League throws up another tantalising encounter as Tottenham Hotspur prepare to face Liverpool, a clash that pits a side grappling with inconsistency against the division’s high-flyers. Former player and pundit Mark Lawrenson has not minced his words in predicting how this one will unfold.
Tottenham are set to host Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday; the last time these two sides met in the League at Spurs’ ground, the Lilywhites did beat the Reds 2-1 in a controversial game.
If Spurs seal a victory on Sunday, they could now register successive home league victories against Liverpool for the first time since a run of five between 2008 and 2012.
Ange Postecoglou’s second season at Tottenham Hotspur has been a mixed bag, filled with flashes of attacking promise but weighed down by a worrying lack of consistency.
The North London side currently sits in 10th place on the Premier League table, having amassed just 23 points from 16 matches—a glaring contrast to the early optimism that followed at the start of the season.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have emerged as a force to be reckoned with this season under the stewardship of Arne Slot.
Sitting at the summit of the league with 36 points from 15 matches, the Merseyside club boasts an enviable record of 11 wins, three draws, and a single loss.
As the two sides prepare to lock horns, Mark Lawrenson has delivered his prediction with characteristic bluntness.
Speaking to Paddy Power, the former Liverpool defender pulled no punches in outlining his belief that this encounter will favour the Reds.
He said: “With Spurs playing on Thursday night that will hurt them, they’ve hardly got any fit players either so there’s not too much going for Tottenham.
“It has to be a Liverpool win and a little bit of vengeance for the Reds after that crazy VAR balls-up in this game last season.”
Score prediction: Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool.
Although Tottenham appear to be significant underdogs, this clash represents an opportunity for them to rise above the doubts and defy expectations.
With pundits, including Lawrenson, already writing them off, Spurs could find themselves in a position to play with a freedom that comes with lower external pressure.
The Lilywhites may be facing the best in the league, yet this could be the spark they need to ignite their faltering League campaign, especially if they approach the encounter with the belief that surprises are always possible in football. Come on you Spurs!
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