Tottenham vs Liverpool preview: What time does it start, where can I watch it live?

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at White Hart Lane

Friday 26 August 2016 15:53 BST

Tottenham will be looking for the second Premier League victory (Getty)

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It’s a big game for…

Dele Alli. The England international is in the process of restoring his fitness but made an instant impact when he came on from off the bench in Tottenham’s last game against Crystal Palace.

Spurs are not yet firing on all cylinders but Alli could provide the ignition required to kick Mauricio Pochettino’s side into life.

Best stat…

Tottenham are winless in their last seven league games against Liverpool, losing five of those matches and conceding a total of 19 goals.

Player to watch…

It’s a toss-up between Sadio Mane and Daniel Sturridge. The former has hit the ground running at Liverpool and showcased his quality against Southampton. It’ll be interesting to see how Pochettino sets about muffling the player.

As for Sturridge, the forward has recently vented his frustration about being played out wide. This dissatisfaction could unbalance the whole team if he spends too much time drifting inwards in search of the ball. Jurgen Klopp has sought to dismiss claims that there’s an issue between himself and the player, but will Sturridge be out to prove a point?

Past three meetings…

Liverpool 1 (Coutinho) Tottenham 1 (Kane), Premier League, April 2016

Tottenham 0 Liverpool 0, Premier League, October 2015

Liverpool 3 (Markovic, Gerrard, Balotelli) Tottenham 2 (Kane, Dembele), Premier League, February 2015

Liverpool possible XI…

Mignolet; Clyne, Lovren, Klavan, Milner; Lallana, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Mane, Firmino, Coutinho

Tottenham possible XI…

Vorm; Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Wanyama; Lamela, Alli, Eriksen; Kane

Referee…

Bobby Madley

Form guide…

Tottenham: DW

Liverpool: WLW

Vital information…

Kick-off time: 12.30, Saturday 26 August

TV: Live on Sky Sports 1, highlights on BBC1

Odds…

Tottenham: 34/25

Liverpool: 43/20

Draw: 5/2

(Via 888sport)

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