Tottenham need to turn their Premier League fortunes around when they come up against Liverpool this weekend.
Just when it seemed Tottenham had turned a corner under Thomas Frank following a run of positive results earlier last week, the Lilywhites were once again undone by their own shortcomings. They fell to a stubborn Nottingham Forest side away at the City Ground, suffering a heavy 3–0 defeat. Sean Dyche’s men were well prepared for everything Spurs attempted, making it a comfortable afternoon as they secured all three points.
The defeat against Forest took Spurs’ tally of league losses to six this season. It also saw them slip into the bottom half of the Premier League table, sitting 11 points behind the top three. Much has been said about Thomas Frank’s future at N17 since the dropped points at the City Ground, and the Danish tactician appears to be walking a fine line as the festive period approaches.
Tottenham face Liverpool at home in their next Premier League clash on Saturday.
Tottenham face Liverpool at home in their next Premier League clash on Saturday.
Things do not get any easier for the North Londoners this weekend. They face a Liverpool side that has been inconsistent but is gradually finding its rhythm again under Arne Slot. The Reds have endured their own struggles in recent weeks, which briefly placed pressure on Slot at Anfield. However, a run of improved results has helped them regain momentum as they look to defend their Premier League title.
Jamie Carragher expects Liverpool to come out on top against Tottenham
A high-profile Premier League showdown between Tottenham and Liverpool is set to dominate the headlines this weekend. Both sides have battled inconsistency this season, making the outcome difficult to predict. Liverpool are currently dealing with an injury crisis, with several key players expected to miss the trip to North London. Spurs, meanwhile, will be hoping to register their fifth home league win of the campaign by overcoming the Reds at N17.
Jamie Carragher has shared his thoughts on how the contest could unfold on Sunday. Speaking on the An Echo of Glory podcast, Carragher said:
“I know Tottenham’s home form is horrific and they’ve just lost a bad game against Nottingham Forest. But I never like the team we’re playing losing the game before we play them. I almost feel like they’ve got to come out and show something. Liverpool have had injury problems and their bench is not great at the moment.”
The pundit added:
“It’s just whether the Liverpool 11 can go on and beat Tottenham. I think if Liverpool play really well, they’ll beat Spurs. But I don’t think it’ll take a lot for Tottenham to win the game. I don’t think Spurs will have to be amazing. It’ll be a really good game.”
Carragher believes Tottenham could start strongly against Liverpool as they look to make amends for last weekend’s embarrassing defeat at Nottingham Forest. He also highlighted Liverpool’s current injury issues, which have left their bench looking thin for the clash. Despite this, Carragher still backs his former club to come out on top at N17 if they perform well and play with positivity, while acknowledging that Spurs will have a chance if they stick to the basics.
Do Liverpool have the upper hand over Tottenham this weekend?
Tottenham’s home form under Thomas Frank has been deeply concerning this season. The Lilywhites have managed to win only two Premier League matches at N17, underlining their struggles to produce consistent results in front of their own supporters. This record will offer Liverpool some encouragement ahead of the fixture.
Liverpool, on the other hand, travel to North London with renewed confidence. They are unbeaten in four matches across all competitions, giving Arne Slot valuable breathing space to steady the ship. The Reds also boast an impressive record away to Spurs, having lost just once in their last seven visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Will history repeat itself and see Liverpool claim all three points against a struggling Tottenham side? Only time will tell.