Tottenham Hotspur is set to clash with Liverpool this Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, kicking off at 13:30 (local time). The 17th round of the Premier League promises to be thrilling as both teams vie for important points.
The home team, Tottenham, enters the match with momentum after their impressive 5-0 victory against Southampton, following their 4-3 triumph over Manchester United, securing them a place in the semi-finals of the Copa da Liga Inglesa. Currently, they sit 10th in the Premier League with 23 points, reflecting a recent inconsistent run marked by two wins, two losses, and one draw.
### Aiming for Leadership
Meanwhile, Liverpool, under the guidance of manager Arne Slot, has been enjoying significant success this season, currently leading the league with 36 points. After two successive draws against Newcastle and Fulham, the Reds are focused on returning to winning ways following their 2-1 victory over Southampton, which also propelled them to the Copa da Liga Inglesa semis. Liverpool needs to capitalize on the upcoming fixture to maintain their lead, especially with Chelsea closely trailing just two points behind.
### Key Broadcast Details
Fans eager to catch the high-stakes match can tune in via ESPN and streaming platform Disney+, both of which will cover the action live.
### Predicted Lineups
For Tottenham, coach Ange Postecoglou is expected to field the following players: Fraser Forster; Pedro Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; and Dominic Solanke taking charge of the attack.
On the other side, Liverpool is anticipated to see these players on the pitch: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; and the fearsome trio of Salah, Diaz, and Jota leading the front.
### Recent Encounters
Historically, Liverpool holds the advantage with 89 wins out of 183 matches against Tottenham, who have secured 49 victories and 45 have ended in draws. The last two encounters saw each team victorious once, illustrating the competitive spirit surrounding these clashes.
Tottenham's performance at home recently has been disappointing, especially considering they haven’t won at home for three matches now. They’re determined to change this narrative and secure another pivotal win to inch closer to the Premier League’s top six.
### Match Expectations
It’s shaping up to be another electrifying match between these English football titans. Will Tottenham build on their recent victories to challenge Liverpool's dominance, or will Liverpool reign supreme to maintain their narrow lead at the top? Fans are excitedly anticipating what promises to be another thrilling chapter in the long-standing rivalry!
