Liverpool vs Tottenham
Premier League 2018-19
Venue: Anfield
Date: Sunday, 31 March, 2019
Kick-off time: 4:30pm GMT
Liverpool welcome Tottenham to Merseyside this afternoon in what could be most important league game at Anfield in years.
The Premier League returns after the international break, and Liverpool are back in the thick of it with a tough home tie against Spurs.
With Manchester City facing Fulham early on Saturday, Liverpool will likely head into Sunday's clash in second place as the pressure begins to tell in the title race.
A win for Jurgen Klopp's side against arguably their toughest remaining League opponents could be the result which sparks a famous season for Liverpool, but a defeat will leave Man City in the driving seat for the run-in.
As for Spurs, Mauricio Pochettino's men have been dragged into the fight for a top-four finish after a poor run, and need a result to stay on track for Champions League qualification.
Liverpool vs Tottenham team news and line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mane
Subs: Fabinho, Lovren, Keita, Lallana, Mignolet, Shaqiri, Origi
Tottenham XI: Lloris, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Trippier, Eriksen, Sissoko, Alli, Rose, Kane, Lucas Moura
Subs: Son, Wanyama, Llorente, Foyth, Gazzaniga, Davies, Skipp
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Score prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham
With so much at stake for both sides, expect a nervy game where one mistake could decide things.
Liverpool have not been at their best in 2019, and Spurs have hit a rocky patch. A draw is most likely, but don't bet against either Mohamed Salah or Harry Kane having the final say as the game opens up in the second half.
