The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at a classic clash between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur before the two teams square up against each other in the Premier League tomorrow evening.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are both heading into their game this weekend on the back of a disappointing run of form, and they will look to redeem themselves with a positive performance at Anfield on Sunday evening.
Although Liverpool do not have anything to lose in this game, they will look to finish the season strongly and cement their place in the top three. In addition, they will be eager to send Jurgen Klopp off with style.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur still have UEFA Champions League qualification to play for, and they will be desperate to get their season back on track and finish above Aston Villa in the Premier League table.
Tottenham cannot afford any more slip ups after losing three games in a row in the Premier League, and they will have to win their remaining contests and hope that the West Midlands club slip up. Meanwhile, before the two teams lock horns, we take a look at a classic clash featuring Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Laying the setting
Liverpool have taken on Tottenham Hotspur in 182 matches, winning 89 of them. Tottenham have won 49 matches, while the remaining 44 clashes have ended in a draw. 23 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams and given the fact that they prefer an attacking approach, another high scoring contest is very much on the cards here.
Liverpool are coming into this game on the back of just two victories from the last six league matches, and they have been quite vulnerable defensively. If they do not improve at the back, Tottenham have the attacking quality to punish them here.
On the other hand, Tottenham have been in disastrous form themselves. They have lost against Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle United in their last three games, conceding nine goals in the process. Against the likes of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz, Tottenham will have to tighten up at the back if they want to pick up a win here and keep their Champions League hopes alive.
What happened on 30th April 2023?
Liverpool and Tottenham faced each other on the 30th of April 2023 in the Premier League with both teams hoping to mount a late push for UEFA Europa League qualification. The two sides produced a wild contest in the Premier League with Liverpool running away with the three points in the end.
With just two points separating them prior to the match, both teams were determined to pick up an impressive result heading into the game. Liverpool started the game in breathtaking pace going up 3-0 after just 15 minutes at Anfield, thanks to early goals from Curtis Jones, Luis Diaz, and a penalty from Mohamed Salah.
Tottenham did well to come back from 3-0 down to level the scores 3-3. Harry Kane scored late in the first half and Son Heung-min scored the second for Tottenham in the second half. Former Everton striker Richarlison scored the equaliser in second half stoppage time.
Just when it seemed like Tottenham had stolen a point at Anfield after an improbable comeback, Liverpool kept their hopes of Europa League qualification alive with a late winner from Diogo Jota to secure a fourth straight win in the league.
The Aftermath
Liverpool ended up finishing fifth in the league table with a strong finish to the season. On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur kept faltering after the late defeat to Liverpool and finished 8th in the league table, seven points adrift of Liverpool.
Consequently, Tottenham missed out on European qualification altogether for the 2023/24 season, and Liverpool managed to clinch the UEFA Europa League spot. With Champions League qualification at stake this time around, it remains to be seen whether Tottenham can get the job done and keep their European hopes alive.
