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 unraveled 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 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
Gary Neville's Perspective
Gary Neville admitted to not being particularly thrilled at the prospect of watching Liverpool win the Premier League title, claiming it was “painful” for him to be at Anfield. The Reds have the chance to wrap up their title today as they host a struggling Tottenham side. Arne Slot needs just a point from the last five games of the season to secure his first piece of silverware in charge of Liverpool, having taken over from Jurgen Klopp less than 12 months ago.
Neville has already given the visitors no hope of picking up any sort of result at Anfield, meaning Liverpool would go on to create some history as it draws level with Manchester United on 20 league titles - the most for any club in England. And while he was able to pay a humble tribute to the champions elect, the former United captain couldn’t hide his true feelings about being at Anfield, stating, "Look, you’ve got to respect the team that have won the title, and have been the best team this season."
He continued, "I think they deserve great congratulations, I think it’s one of the great coaching performances that we’ve seen, to come in from Jurgen Klopp, to not get the players he wanted in the transfer window, to have that shadow of the three probably best players in their positions in Europe hanging over him all season, you’ve got to hand it to him [Slot], it’s an absolutely brilliant achievement."
“They’ll do the job today, they’ll finish it off, but it’s painful - it’s a sobering day!”
Neville doubled down on his prediction earlier in the week, again giving Spurs no hope of spoiling Liverpool's party. "There is not a chance that Spurs will get anything here today," he added. "This is the greatest day in these Liverpool players' lives, in the manager's life, the fans - I was driving down the M62 and you could see the old retro shirts are already on. This is not going to happen today, Spurs have not got a good record here anyway, they’ve hardly won here in the last 25 years, and they’ve switched off when it comes to the league this season anyway. This is going to be a celebration, it’s ceremonial this."
Conclusion
As Liverpool prepares to take on Tottenham, the stakes couldn't be higher for the home side. With history on the line, fans and players alike are ready for what promises to be a momentous occasion at Anfield. Whether Liverpool will claim their 20th title remains to be seen, but the atmosphere is electric as they look to finish the job.
