LIVERPOOL are taking on Tottenham to cap off a thrilling Super Sunday RIGHT NOW.
And Mohamed Salah has given the hosts the lead after a fine header past Guglielmo Vicario.
The Reds went into the game eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal and their title hopes could be over if they drop points against Spurs this afternoon.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s chances of a top-four finish have faded in recent weeks after three consecutive defeats.
Ange Postecoglou’s men are in need of a big three points but they haven’t won at Anfield since 2011.
- TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
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- Liverpool team: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliot, Endo, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
- Tottenham team: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Royal, Bentancur, Bissouma, Sarr, Kulusevski, Son, Johnson
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Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham
37. Still Liverpool dominating as another cross comes in from the right-hand side, causing problems for Spurs again.
This time they manage to get it clear eventually in their own six yard box.
Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham]
35. This game is all Liverpool at the moment, and they come forward again with Luis Diaz.
They recycle the ball from side to side, before it falls to Andy Robertson on the volley who smashes it on target, but Cristian Romero gets in the way.
Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham
30. So close for Liverpool again!
This time Emerson Royal does really well.
Luis Diaz plays a great ball into the path of Mo Salah, who takes a great touch, but the Brazilian gets back to stop him.
Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham
28. Close for Liverpool!
A great cross from Trent Alexander Arnold goes into the middle, and Micky Van de Ven puts it over his own crossbar.
Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham
26. Gakpo and Robertson combine nicely on the left-hand side, but the flag goes up for offside.
Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham
20. Liverpool have reacted well to going ahead, and they look like getting a second here as Gakpo and Diaz combine really nicely.
It leads to a corner for the Redmen, but great work by Cody Gakpo there once again.
GOALLLLLLLL! Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham
16. SALAH OPENS THE SCORING!
Excellent finish, Mo Salah.
Liverpool work the ball out brilliantly to Cody Gakpo on the left-hand side who plays a GORGEOUS cross into Mo Salah to finish past Vicario with his head.
Beautiful goal from LFC.
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
15. Brennan Johnson flashes a cross across the face of goal towards Kulusevski and Son at the back post, but neither of them are there to tap home.
Ange Postecoglu is much happier with his side in the first 15 minutes of this one than he was against Chelsea in the week.
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
13. CLOSE!
Salah hits the post from close range, but the flag goes up for offside nonetheless.
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
11. A lucky escape for Spurs early on as they clear an effort off the line after Salah’s shot flashed against the bar.
They do manage to work it up the pitch though, and a deep cross from Brennan Johnson towards Dejan Kulusevski is fortunately cleared.
CROSSBAR! Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
7. SALAH OFF THE BAR!
Liverpool work the ball nicely down the right-side, and Salah dinks the ball into the middle but it is towards goal and actually bounces off the bar and back into play.
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
4. Spurs come straight back at Liverpool, and Trent Alexander Arnold brings down Son Heung Min on the edge of the area.
The ball is crossed in by Porro, and then cleared to Yves Bissouma on the edge of the box, but his effort is fired over.
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
2. Early good movement from Spurs, as Dejan Kulusevski wins a corner for the visitors.
Easily cleared by Virgil Van Dijk.
KICK OFF! Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
Here we go! The referee gets the game underway!
Five minutes to go!
Just five minutes to go until kick-off here at Anfield!
The players are coming out of the tunnel as we speak, lead out by Virgil Van Dijk and Son Heung-min.
Ange Postecoglu speaks:
Ange Postecoglu has spoken to Sky Sports on the test of coming to Anfield to play against Liverpool, and on how he reacted to his teams loss against Chelsea in the week.
“Yeah it’s a massive test, particularly in the context of Liverpool’s season as they are fighting for the title, it’s tough enough to come here as it is.”
“Just trying to get some sleep, mate. [..] In the moment you’re obviously disappointed, but I’ve always stepped back and had a look at the broader pictures and this group of players have done awfully well this year, sometimes I think I’m too hard on them but I do that for a reason.”
“Just trying to get some sleep, mate”
Ange Postecoglu
Jurgen Klopp speaks:
Jurgen Klopp has done his pre-match interview with Sky Sports, and he was questioned about Mohammed Salah starting after their touchline spat last weekend.
This is what he had to say:
“I am in a good mood, it is my penultimate home game.”
“Mo had a really good training week this week, so there was absolutely no doubt he would start today.”
LFC’s danger man
You will not be surprised to know that Liverpool’s danger man is Mo Salah.
One of the best forwards in Premier League history, he looks like he has a point to prove this evening against Emerson Royal – a second choice right-back playing left-back…
The danger man for Spurs.
For Tottenham, look no further for goals than Son Heung-min.
The South Korean has 16 goals to his name this season, and can score a variety of goals.
He will have to do battle against Virgil Van Dijk if he wants to score this evening, but may be able to pull on the inexperience of Jarrell Quansah.
Half an hour to go!
A huge game coming up for you here at Anfield, and it all gets underway in a little under half an hour.
Before then, lets have a look at the danger men for both sides…
MORE last minute chaos?
Liverpool vs Tottenham has provided SIX 90th minute winners in the Premier League, the most of any fixture in the history of the competition.
Both of the last two games have been won by a 90th minute winner by the home team.
It was a Joel Matip O.G last time, but will there be more chaos in today’s game?
If there is, will it be Liverpool’s turn this time?
Joel Matip scored a 96th minute own goal in the reverse fixtureCredit: Alamy
Changes for Spurs
The visitors are still missing the trio of Timo Werner, Ben Davies and Destiny Udogie for this game, and likely for the rest of the season.
Ange Postecoglu has bought James Maddison back into the starting XI, as well as dropping Richarlison. Rodrigo Bentancur also starts in midfield.
Salah returns!
Jurgen Klopp has recalled his talismanic forward for this game, despite their touchline spat last weekend.
Mo Salah is joined by Cody Gakpo, who is expected to be a favourite of the incoming Arne Slot, and Luis Diaz in attack.
Harvey Elliot will be playing just behind them.
Spurs team
Team news is in!
Skipper Virgil van Dijk STARTS for the hosts despite fitness concerns in the week.
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Trent, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliot, Endo, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
