Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur 4 pm

mike65

12 points separate the hosts and visitors, once upon a time not so long ago it was Liverpool who would have held the advantage. Liverpools relative decline has coincided with Spurs rise as the former search for that elusive mix of talents to bring back up to speed and the Londoners consolidate the work of *ahem cough* Harry Redknapp with Andre Vills Boas.

Liverpool go into this game is reasonable form, scoring goals but still prone to throwing in the odd stinker ie West Brom. Spurs have not lost since Everton in December They only win by the odd goal but they are very consistent.

Liverpool team news is everyone is back bar long term injured of Martin Kelly and Fabio Borini.

Spurs are missing Huddlestone (?), Kaboul, Sandro and might have to check on Lennon, Adebayor and Dempsey.


Tricky to guess how Liverpool will line up, you'd suppose Sturridge would start but he may not be judged fit enough for the 90. On the other hand Coutinho is going to be benched at some point maybe it's this game.

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Reina
Johnson--Skrtel-Agger-Enrique

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Lucas--Gerrard

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Henderson
Downing----Suarez--

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Sturridge

is my guess.

OwaynOTT

Can only see a spurs win. Come on the old jinx effect! Its scientificly quantifiable.

michael999999

3 1 Liverpool.

Will I Amnt

Should be a great game, shame it clashes with the United v Chelsea match as it's one I'd like to see.
Score draw I reckon.

Morzadec

I imagine we'll be on top for most of the game, but whether we will be more effective in our attacking possession than Spurs on the counter is another matter.

We need to be as efficient in both attack and defence as we were against Wigan. This match comes down to who makes the crucial mistakes, saves, finishes, final balls etc...

If we can do reasonably well in these areas I think we'll win. If not, Spurs will surely punish us.

Call me optimistic, but I think we'll do it.

2-1 Liverpool and Bale's scoring streak to end.

googled eyes

Liverpool win by a Suarez goal. Although it may to be a 2-1 cause I think Bale ( as much ad I hate him) is sure to score

ColeTrain

2-1 Liverpool

kryogen

I may be blinded by bias but the 4.1 on Spurs to win on betfair looks absolutely huge to me!

Washington Irving

4-0 Tottenham. Can see heads dropping after a Spurs' opener against the run of play. May be one of those days where we lose 3 or 4 nil despite dominating the game in every aspect other than goalscoring.









Hopefully that works.

davycc

Hopefully Bale and Defoe score while Bale scores another cracking goal in a 2-0 Spurs win,,

Sure this assumes we can limit Suaraz & choutinio? having time on the ball

COYS!

Nailz

3-0 to Spurs, more than likely. Although that 4-1 that kryogen pointed out seems to be good shout too.

Sugarlumps

Tough game as Pool have looked very dangerous in the last few matches, Suarez is unplayable at times. I'll take a draw. Losing is not an option.

Berns

Hopefully liverpool win, first competitive match gonna be at -.-

Optimalprimerib

Really looking forward to this. I don't think the result is as significant as people make out. It is more for the momentum of the two teams than anything else. If Suarez can be kept quiet Liverpool will be kept quiet. Same goes for bale at spurs.

It could be an interesting day as the teams spurs struggled against (Wigan/Norwich) are the teams Liverpool hammered.

Leiva

Get a draw and leg it!


Can we bring back Charlie Adam just for this one. He always let poor Gareth know he was there

Red Crow

Can't see anything but a Liverpool win here. Spuds played on Thursday and don't think there should be a 12 points between the teams.

Professional Griefer

Do you lads think Coutinho will start?

monkey9

Liverpool to win. Can't wait for it!

amiable

Liverpool should win by at least 6 goals today

amiable

Professional Griefer wrote: »

Do you lads think Coutinho will start?

Yes

amiable

Liverpool likely to line up like this I reckon

Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Jose Enrique, Downing, Gerrard, Lucas, Coutinho, Suarez, Sturridge.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Both teams full of confidence, Spurs more so following a big derby win and thrashing of Euro giants midweek. Should make for an interesting game. Personally I think it's too close to call, I think either team are capable of winning by 2, and I wouldn't be surprised either tbh. Would happily take a draw.

Also, have to say the odds on Spurs are ridiculous, if I was a betting man I'd put quite a few quid on them.

Turtyturd

amiable wrote: »

Liverpool should win by at least 6 goals today

Was thinking the same myself...Coutinho to get six and put him in pole position for POTY.

Think anything bar a loss would keep us on pace with United going into the crucial part of the season.

Fowler87

Score draw

mike65

the best thing about this fixture last season

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJn3V6692Ro

Sensation dive from Bale

Melion

I'd be delighted with a draw if offered it right now.

niallo27

Melion wrote: »

I'd be delighted with a draw if offered it right now.

Why though, liverpool at home. The season is over. No pressure on the players. They are scoring for fun. It's a huge game for spurs in the back of two big games. I'd be happy with a draw but liverpool are more than good enough to win this game.

monkey9

Melion wrote: »

I'd be delighted with a draw if offered it right now.

I'd be insulted if someone offered me a draw right now.

klose

@Musker_LFC: #LFC Team for today: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Enrique, Lucas, Gerrard, Suarez, Downing, Coutinho, Sturridge.

@Musker_LFC: There may be a nice surprise on the bench too. #LFC

That guy usually calls it right, itll be a 4-2-3-1 will be interesting to see if its suarez or coutinho in the number 10 role.

Texiera/sama could be the surprise benchee

Knex*

Era yeah, we're only playing Spurs...All out attack be graaaand.

Sigh.

Had a feeling we were going to line up this way and all. Still think we may find ourselves being dominated without Allen or Henderson in the middle helping out Lucas and Gerrard.

Rayne Wooney

Spurs to win 3-2 with a lot of this..

Knex*

Has Bale ever explained why he does that actually?

He looks a right plank.

amiable

Knex. wrote: »

Era yeah, we're only playing Spurs...All out attack be graaaand.

Sigh.

Had a feeling we were going to line up this way and all. Still think we may find ourselves being dominated without Allen or Henderson in the middle helping out Lucas and Gerrard.

I don't think Dembele is playing today and he usually is the man behind Spurs' strong midfield

Morzadec

I really can't understand how any Liverpool fans would be happy with a draw. A draw's not awful but to be happy with a draw or talk a draw beforehand in a home match is insane.

Firstly a draw is only 1 point, it's not going to get us very far if we want to make a push up the table for European qualification. It's not that much better than a loss points wise, compared to the difference between winning and drawing.

Secondly we've been hammering some teams lately at home. We should be going with confidence regardless of who we're playing. The whole season we've been on top at home, even the games we've lost (arsenal perhaps being the only exception).

Spurs were playing on Thursday. They'll be tired.

Don't get me wrong, Spurs have every chance to get something from this, but we should be looking at ourselves as slight favourites imo, and to be happy with a draw before kickoff in any home game is unfathomable for me.

It's never nice to lose, but draws do not get you up the table. We should never be settling for a draw in home games imo.

Rayne Wooney

Knex. wrote: »

Has Bale ever explained why he does that actually?

He looks a right plank.

iirc he does it as a symbol of love to his wife.

everdead.ie

Knex. wrote: »

Has Bale ever explained why he does that actually?

He looks a right plank.

In a Q&A with @spursOfficial he said it was an owl, he loves owls :eek: mind blown!

Also now he does the A for his daughter

Scratch that checked his twitter feed and he calls it his Heart celebration.

everdead.ie

amiable wrote: »

I don't think Dembele is playing today and he usually is the man behind Spurs' strong midfield

Why not as far as I know he's fine they took him off after 60 minutes on Thursday to give him a rest Huddlestone, Kaboul and Dempsey definetly out Lennon doubtful.

MrKingsley

Im excited for this one. Set up to be a good game. Spurs have been top class away from home this season whilst Liverpool have been the same the last couple of months at home.

If both Bale and Suarez are kept quiet(which is highly unlikely) then I back spurs to have the extra fire power but I honestly cant call this one

Can't believe Spurs are 100/30.

Barr

Spurs for me - they are on a great run and looking to secure third spot.

WoollyRedHat

3-3 result.

gafferino

amiable wrote: »

I don't think Dembele is playing today and he usually is the man behind Spurs' strong midfield

Why do you think he's not playing?

prettyboy81

Liverpool 3-1 today!

niallo27

rarnes1 wrote: »

Can't believe Spurs are 100/30.

You can get liverpool at 4/1 if your first time customer with paddy power.

Luap

7-2 to Spurs. Bale with 7 goals, and Doni with 2 late ones.

Playboy

Spurs are in better form now and over the season thus far. Liverpool's possession based style along with an attacking line up will play into Spurs main strength which is pacey counter attacking. Expect Spurs to invite Pool on and concede possession in the middle of the park. Hopefully a congested final third will over commit Liverpool and congest the space Coutinhio and Suarez have to operate in.

If Lennon is injured then its a massive blow for Spurs. See a Spurs victory with Lennon in the side and a score draw if he is injured.

monkey9

Luap wrote: »

7-2 to Spurs. Bale with 7 goals, and Doni with 2 late ones.

That's completely unrealistic..........Doni is not at the club anymore.

Washington Irving

monkey9 wrote: »

That's completely unrealistic..........Doni is not at the club anymore.

This is Doni we're talking about. I don't think some silly FIFA rule is going to stop him, he'll play for whoever he wants whenever he wants.

Turtyturd

monkey9 wrote: »

That's completely unrealistic..........Doni is not at the club anymore.

klose wrote: »

@Musker_LFC: There may be a nice surprise on the bench too. #LFC

It's all falling into place.

Shaque attack

Any pubs in and around town showing this game with sound?

KingdomYid

Shaque attack wrote: »

Any pubs in and around town showing this game with sound?

Which town do you speak of?