Tottenham face Liverpool in the Premier League as Jurgen Klopp’s in-form Reds face their toughest test of the season at Ange Postecoglou’s resurgent Spurs.
Both sides are unbeaten so far in the Premier League, with Liverpool winning five of their opening six fixtures to lead the challenge to Manchester City in the early standings. But Tottenham are only two points behind after battling back to a thrilling draw at rivals Arsenal last weekend, as James Maddison and Son Heung-min starred in the comeback.
Now Postecoglou’s side face a Liverpool team who are also reborn from last campaign with a new-look midfield. Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning strike helped the Reds to their seventh win in a row in all competitions in midweek, and there will be talk of Klopp’s side fighting for the title should they beat Spurs for the first time this season.
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25’ – Curtis Jones receives a straight red card
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36’ – GOAL! Son nets opener from close range (1-0)
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45+5’ – GOAL! Gakpo spins to equalise before the break (1-1)
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69’ – Diogo Jota sent-off after two bookings in two minutes
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90 + 6’ – GOAL! Matip turns into his own net at the death
Tottenham Hotspur FC 2 – 1 Liverpool FC
FULL-TIME: Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool
20:11 , Karl Matchett
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, speaking to Sky Sports: “I was never more proud of the team than today. I never saw a game like this with the most unfair circumstances, crazy decisions.
“We scored an own goal, that is really tough to take but I am really proud. The first red card, Curtis steps on the ball and goes over. Not a bad tackle.
“It looks different in slow motion. He steps full throttle on the ball and goes over the ball. That is unlucky.
“[For Diogo Jota] first yellow was not a yellow. Then he gets a second and to defend with nine players is tricky.
“You want to build something you need players with mentality and I saw them today, they fought. Pretty special tonight.”
On Joel Matip’s own goal: “It looks a bit like Destiny or someone had to put the foot there. Joel defended outstandingly well today. He put the foot out and it goes in the goal.
“There are worse things in life. That is how it is.”
On Liverpool having a goal ruled out for offside: “The offside goal. That is not offside when you see it, they drew their lines wrong.
“The ball is between Mo’s legs, they drew the line wrong and didn’t judge the moment when Mo passed the ball right.
“It is so tough to deal with it.”
FULL-TIME: Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool
19:52 , Chris Wilson
Postecoglou speaks post-game
The Australian gives his thoughts on the game, saying: “I’m trying to process it all at the moment. Fantastic to get a win…we did it late, it always adds that little bit of spirit and belief”.
“Invariably, things aren’t going to run smooth…days like today help build that. The way Liverpool play makes it difficult for you”.
He says that they didn’t handle it well when Liverpool lost their men, and that they “didn’t vary our attacks enough”.
“I’m being really picky. We’re just in our infancy…it’s been outstanding”, he says. “You’ve got to enjoy the good times in football”.
He gives Liverpool credit for their spirit, finishing by saying that he hasn’t set any specific targets.
“My thing is we just keep pushing, keep improving and see where it takes us”.
FULL-TIME: Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool
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Lineker reacts
Match of the Day’s big name has had his say on the game.
Gary Lineker called it “unbelievable”, adding that Jurgen Klopp “might have a rant”. That disallowed Diaz goal looks especially controversial.
Unbelievable. Think it’s safe to say it’s not been Liverpool’s day. Klopp might well explode.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 30, 2023
FULL-TIME: Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool
19:34 , Chris Wilson
And that’s the final whistle!
Liverpool will be gutted, having played so well with both 10 and nine men.
Spurs looked to be out of ideas at the end, and it took an own goal for them to get the three points.
The Reds won’t be too disheartened, though Spurs are absolutely ecstatic. Postecoglou will be taking another look at their performance against nine men, though they were excellent in periods.
90 + 6’ – GOAL! Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool
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Unbelievable!
Spurs have won it at the death after an own goal from Joel Matip!
A period of Spurs pressure ends with Porro with the ball on the right-hand side. He blasts a cross across goal and Joel Matip turns it into his own net!
90 + 4’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Some of the decision-making has been sub-par, with Hjobjerg taking a long-range shot that hits the first person in the box.
Kulusevski tries to curl a ball in, and it’s deflected for a goal kick. Some frustration is starting to creep in as Alisson is booked for time-wasting.
90 + 2’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Kulusevski is providing the main threat for Spurs now, with a couple of dangerous crosses.
Richarlison heads straight at Alisson after peeling away from Konate. It lacked any sort of venom.
90’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Yellow Card and Substitution
Romero is booked for a foul as Liverpool looked to break.
Strangely, Maddison and Bissouma are taken off, replaced by Hojbjerg and Veliz.
There will be six minutes added on.
86’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Yellow Card
Andy Robertson is booked as we approach the end of the 90.
Bissouma is booked shortly after for a little elbow on Endo. Spurs look ike they’re running out of ideas to be honest, while Liverpool have a free-kick that is collected by Vicario.
82’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Substitution
Spurs’s turn to make a couple of changes, with Udogie and Sarr making way for Oliver Skipp and Ben Davies.
80’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Substitution
Spurs aren’t dominating quite how you’d expect, despite the difference in numbers.
Szoboszlai tries a trademark long shot but it’s tame. Spurs break and win a corner, but the routine is poor.
They’re very much relying on someone – likely Maddison – to do something special. You wonder if Postecoglou regrets taking off Son.
Ryan Gravenberch comes on for Mac Allister.
72’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Substitutions
Unsurprisingly, Liverpool have all nine men behind the ball now, with all of them in their own box at one point.
Klopp decides to make a triple change, with Endo, Konate and Alexander-Arnold coming on for Diaz, Gomez and Salah.
Looks like a 5-3 formation for Liverpool, with Alexander-Arnold taking up a wing-back position on the right.
68’ – RED CARD! Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Incredible. Or rather, incredibly naive.
Jota was booked about a minute ago, yet straight after Son comes off he slides in on Udogie and catches his left leg.
It’s an obvious second yellow and Liverpool are down to NINE MEN.
67’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Substitution
Surprisingly, Heung-Min Son is coming off. He is replaced by Manor Solomon, with Richarlison moving central.
Just before the sub, Jota was booked for a cynical challenge.
64’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Maddison has easily been man of the match so far, and he wins a free-kick in a decent position after being caught by Matip.
It is poorly worked and Liverpool break with Salah, but he ends up fouling Bissouma who had covered well. He’s been everywhere too.
60’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Disallowed goal!
Son has the ball in the net again with a goal that was almost a carbon copy of the first (though Maddison’s ball for this one was even more impressive).
It is ruled out for offside though, as Richarlison had gone a second too early.
58’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Spurs break quickly with Son receiving the ball on the wing. He plays in Udogie but Robertson does extremely well to cover as last man.
Spurs keep the ball and work it to Sarr, whose shot is straight at Alisson.
56’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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A slight lull in activity as Spurs continue to have more of the ball.
They’ve had a couple of half-chances, while Liverpool have remained a threat on the break courtesy of Mo Salah.
50’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Chance!
Another great save from Alisson as Son lashes a volley at him after more great work from Maddison. The corner is cleared but Spurs are starting to dominate a little now.
48’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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The first big chance of the second half falls Spurs’ way courtesy of James Maddison.
Found on the right-hand side just outside the box, he looks to curl one into the opposite corner and it’s a fantastic save from Alisson.
The resulting corner is cleared.
46’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Gakpo does come off, and he’s replaced by Diogo Jota. Liverpool will be aware that they’re very much in this despite having one less man, especially on evidence of the end of the first half.
Spurs get the second half underway.
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HALF-TIME – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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On the replays, Gakpo is clearly limping before and after scoring his goal. It’ll be interesting to see if he comes off, with Nunez and Jota waiting in the wings.
The replays of the Diaz goal that was given offside are interesting too – it certainly doesn’t look off.
HALF-TIME – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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On the balance of things, Liverpool deserve to be level.
They had been playing slightly better before Jones’ red card, and still created chances after the sending off.
Spurs had grown into the game and were dominating after the card, but in terms of chances created 1-1 is a fair half-time score.
45 + 7’ – Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
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Chance!
Right on the stroke of half-time, Diaz will be disappointed not to have scored.
He was stretching to get a foot on the end of Salah’s ball in, but it was just too far and it goes wide.
The half-time whistle blows right after.
45 +4’ – GOAL! Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
18:22 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool equalise!
Szoboszlai hooks a ball in to the far post which Robertson heads across goal. Gakpo brings it down and hits it on the turn, and Vicario is badly positioned and can’t get a hand to it.
45 +3’ – Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool
18:19 , Chris Wilson
Yellow Card
Petering out now as we approach the half-time whistle. Sarr tries a shot from long range but it’s never troubling Alisson.
Udogie is booked now after fouling Gakpo near the half-way line as Liverpool looked to break.
45’ – Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool
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Gomez wins a free-kick on the edge of the Spurs box after a silly challenge from Richarlison. Szoboszlai’s ball in is eventually cleared to Kulusevski but Son is wasteful.
There’ll be six minutes of stoppage time.
42’ – Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool
18:14 , Chris Wilson
The game has calmed down as the half comes to an end, with both teams looking like they may be happy to play it out before re-grouping at half-time.
Spurs are knocking it around nicely though, and they make a clear-cut chance after some nice work from Son and Richarlison. It ends with Richarlison hitting the post with a shot across goal, but the flag is up for offside.
39’ – Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool
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Yellow Card
Alexis Mac Allister is booked for a late challenge on Udogie as Spurs looked to break.
36’ – GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool
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GOAL!
Spurs have the first goal of the game courtesy of Son!
A fantastic ball from Maddison splits the defence and finds Richarlison who had made the run behind Gomez. The Brazilian squares it for a tap-in for Son, and Spurs are 1-0 up.
Son seems to be enjoying his new central role.
33’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:05 , Chris Wilson
Spurs continue cutting through the Liverpool defence, with a well-worked move ending in Richarlison blazing over the bar.
60 minutes looks like a long time for Liverpool to hold out, but it’s worth remembering that they won both previous games where they received a red card.
And there’s almost a timely reminder as Luis Diaz breaks through and finishes well across Vicario. There’s a VAR check, but he was just offside.
29’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
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Spurs are certainly in the ascendency now, dominating possession and creating a couple of decent chances.
Kulusevski makes a mazy run in the box before his shot is blocked, before Maddison has a tame shot saved by Alisson.
25’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:59 , Chris Wilson
VAR Correction – RED CARD!
Simon Hooper overturns his decision, and Curtis Jones is sent off!
Bissouma is still receiving treatment, but there was no malice in the challenge. It’s dubious, but Jones was over the ball and impacted Bissouma’s anke.
That is Liverpool’s third red card this season.
23’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:56 , Chris Wilson
Yellow Card
Curtis Jones is given a yellow card, for a challenge on Bissouma, but VAR are reviewing it for a red.
His foot is over the ball, but it would be harsh.
22’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:55 , Chris Wilson
Spurs are trying to slow the game down a bit now, after a period where Liverpool were winning the ball in dangerous areas.
They’re keeping possession well, but they aren’t showing much threat.
18’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
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Chance!
Liverpool have another chance, working the ball well down Salah’s wing before Szoboszlai’s ball in finds Gakpo. His shot is blocked, but Liverpool seem to be in the ascendency.
17’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:49 , Chris Wilson
Shouts for a penalty from Spurs fans but Van Dijk had his arms by his side.
Nothing comes from the resulting corner, and Liverpool are back in possession, Salah winning a foul near halfway.
13’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
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Chance!
Liverpool have an even better chance, with Vicario making a double save from Gakpo and Robertson after the former had controlled well from around eight yards out.
11’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
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Chance!
The first real chance of the game as Richarlison gets down the left and flashes a ball across Alisson, with Kulusevski arriving just too late.
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6mins
Liverpool will be happier with the start they’ve made, though Spurs are growing into it.
There’s been some nice play from both sides, with a lot of calmness in their own box to play out from the back.
Tottenham fashion their first half-chance, with Van Dijk blocking from Kulusevski.
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3mins
A somewhat frenetic start as both teams try and lay down a marker. No clear-cut chances yet for either side, but Liverpool with slightly more possession.
Salah does well on the right, laying off to Diaz whose shot is blocked for a corner.
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KICK-OFF – 0’
A pre-game trumpet performance is accompanied with a rendition of ‘When the Spurs go marching in”. Jurgen Klopp doesn’t seem too impressed.
Dominik Szoboszlai gets us underway.
Tottenham vs Liverpool – LIVE
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Starting Lineups
A reminder of the two XIs as we approach kick-off.
Spurs XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr, Maddison; Kulusevski, Son, Richarlison
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Gomez, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones; Diaz, Salah, Gakpo
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How the table looks before the game
With Man City losing to Wolves earlier this afternoon, Liverpool would go top of the league with a win today. They currently sit third, two points behind the defending champions.
Spurs sit in sixth at the start of play, and would leapfrog Liverpool into third if they were to win. They are currently on 14 points.
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Postecoglou speaks pre-game
Speaking to Sky, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou says that it is important to impose their own game on Liverpool.
He highlights Liverpool’s counter-pressing and intensity, saying that “it’s about how we can minimise threat and impose our game on them”.
He adds that Richarlison has been training well since the international break and will start on the left, with Son down the middle.
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Klopp speaks to Sky
Klopp says that this Spurs team is different to some of the others he has faced, praising their “lively” style of play.
He adds the Nunez is ruled out of starting due to a knee problem that he brought back from international duty.
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Liverpool far stronger off the bench
Substitutions may well play an important part in this game, and if it turns out to be the case then Liverpool are far better equipped.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to the squad after injury, with new signings Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo also available. Ibrahima Konate will provide defensive reinforcement if needed, while Darwin Nunez has enjoyed success from the bench in some recent games.
Spurs’ bench contains less firepower, with Manor Solomon the only proven attacker. Oliver Skipp and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are the midfield reinforcements, with youngsters Jamie Donley and Alejo Veliz also on the bench.
Liverpool substitutes: Endo, Konate, Nunez, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold
Spurs substitutes: Skipp, Hojbjerg, Royal, Forster, Solomon, Davies, Phillips, Veliz, Donley
Jurgen Klopp given ‘new energy’ by resurgent Liverpool’s strong start
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Jurgen Klopp said he has been given a new lease of life by his revamped Liverpool side as he waits to see where their destiny will take them.
Liverpool have won their last seven games in all competitions and are unbeaten this season with a different midfield and their manager believes they have provided him with new energy.
Klopp admitted he has been surprised by the speed of their progress after losing the experienced group of Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
But after bringing in Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool visit in-form Tottenham on Saturday in second place in the Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp given ‘new energy’ by resurgent Liverpool’s strong start
Why new-look midfields will decide Liverpool’s clash with Tottenham
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Both arrive at the first meeting of the new season with plenty of similar circumstances: new optimism, new faces, unbeaten in all competitions and, most notably of all, with entirely rebuilt midfields.
For Liverpool, that has come in the form of transfer reinforcements, a totally revamped group containing four new signings and one not just repurposed player, but almost revitalised in Curtis Jones.
Dominik Szoboszlai has not so much hit the ground running as outright barnstorming his way through every challenge, opponent and defence, smashing in two goals from outside the box and being the pick of the bunch in multiple matches already.
Ange Postecoglou has quickly settled on Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr as his preferred double pivot, two who were completely – at times bizarrely – on the fringes last season under a troika of head coaches. Bissouma has played more league minutes so far than any Spurs outfielders other than Dejan Kulusevski and Micky van de Ven; Sarr was initially subbed on or off more frequently but played the full 90 against Arsenal last time out. It could change once Rodrigo Bentancur makes a full return after the next international break, but both are unquestionably ahead of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Oliver Skipp right now.
Why new-look midfields will decide Liverpool’s clash with Tottenham
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Starting Lineups
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Gomez, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones; Diaz, Salah, Gakpo
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16:35 , Chris Wilson
Starting Lineups
The starting XIs are in. Spurs are up first, and it’s what you’d expect really.
Spurs XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr, Maddison; Kulusevski, Son, Richarlison
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Head to head
These two teams have had several entertaining meetings over the last few years, with Liverpool winning both fixtures last year.
They won 2-1 away early last season before an enthralling encounter at Anfield last April ended 4-3 in their favour.
Perhaps their most famous meeting was in the 2019 Champions League Final in Madrid, where Liverpool ran out 2-0 winners en route to their sixth European Cup.
Overall, Liverpool have fared far better in this fixture, winning 89 of the meetings to Spurs’ 48.
Both teams undoubtedly will be keen to preserve their current unbeaten league runs.
How the teams are faring
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Both teams have made a solid start to the Premier League season, with Liverpool beginning the weekend in second place with 16 points.
Spurs have also had a positive start to the season, with Ange Postecoglou’s reign starting with big results at home to Manchester United and away at the Emirates last week.
They currently sit on 14 points, with this match looking like an early clash between teams that are a solid bet for top four or better.
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Predicted line-ups
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Solomon; Son
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Alliser, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
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What is the team news?
Tottenham forwards Son Heung-min and James Maddison both trained on Friday after they were taken off late on against Arsenal last weekend with injury concerns, so they are available for selection. Brennan Johnson has been ruled out, however, after he picked up an injury on his first Spurs start at the Emirates.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is fit again for Liverpool and is set to return to the line-up. The Reds are still without Thiago while Stefan Bajcetic now has a minor calf injury.
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When is Tottenham vs Liverpool?
The match will kick off at 5:30pm BST on Saturday 30 September at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
How can I watch Tottenham vs Liverpool?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with build-up only being shown on the latter from 5pm.
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Tottenham vs Liverpool – LIVE
15:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Tottenham face Liverpool in the Premier League as Jurgen Klopp’s in-form Reds face their toughest test of the season at Ange Postecoglou’s resurgent Spurs.
Both sides are unbeaten so far in the Premier League, with Liverpool winning five of their opening six fixtures to lead the challenge to Manchester City in the early standings. But Tottenham are only two points behind after battling back to a thrilling draw at rivals Arsenal last weekend, as James Maddison and Son Heung-min starred in the comeback.
Now Postecoglou’s side face a Liverpool team who are also reborn from last campaign with a new-look midfield. Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning strike helped the Reds to their seventh win in a row in all competitions in midweek, and there will be talk of Klopp’s side fighting for the title should they beat Spurs for the first time this season.
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