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The hectic winter schedule of the Premier League continues with yet another round of intriguing midweek fixtures as Tottenham play host to reigning champions Liverpool on Thursday night.
Jose Mourinho’s side go into the crunch encounter high on confidence after a 4-1 thrashing of Wycombe Wanderers in the 4th Round of the FA Cup. A victory here will be enough to see the North Londoners leapfrog Jurgen Klopp’s side in the league standings.
Going by the records, however, Liverpool will be the outright favourites to come away with all three points. Tottenham have lost their last five league games against the Reds but things could well change in favour of the home side this time around.
Mourinho has a few injury problems to contend with heading into the high-octane midweek clash against Liverpool. Giovanni Lo Celso (thigh) is ruled out while Matt Doherty, Ben Davies and Dele Alli are doubtful to play a part on Thursday.
Joe Hart did a good job in the FA Cup tie but the Frenchman has always been the undisputed first-choice for Mourinho between the sticks.
The Ivorian has had a pretty campaign so far on the whole and should be amongst the starters on Thursday.
The former Real Madrid star has proven his worth as an attacking full-back with some top-quality performances. He is likely to return to the starting XI after being rested for the FA cup game.
The England international has been among the first names on Mourinho’s team sheet after enjoying a rejuvenation under the Portuguese this season.
The Belgian veteran didn’t have much to do in the FA Cup game but should be expecting a much stiffer test against Liverpool.
The Dane has played every minute of Tottenham’s PL campaign so far this season, establishing himself as a key cog in the club’s midfield engine.
The Frenchman is yet to score in the Premier League this season but remains an indispensable figure in Tottenham’s midfield with his all-round game.
The former Lyon man has impressed in a No.10 role this term and will surely have a big part to play on Thursday.
The Korean has been simply unstoppable at times in the Premier League, having already registered 18 goal contributions from 18 games so far.
The Dutchman has earned Mourinho’s trust with some quality displays down the flanks and is likely to start ahead of Lucas Moura.
The England captain has been firing all guns blazing this season and the onus will be on him to propel the side to a win over the reigning champions on Thursday.