Liverpool Aims For Premier League Title As Tottenham Visits Anfield This Weekend

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Liverpool are on the brink of securing the Premier League title, needing just a draw against Tottenham to clinch it. They lead by 12 points and have been dominant throughout the season. Arne Slot is poised to become the first Dutch manager to win the Premier League, joining an elite group of managers who won in their debut seasons.

Tottenham's season has been challenging, with Ange Postecoglou's team sitting 16th in the league despite reaching the Europa League semi-finals. Their league position reflects more on the bottom teams' lack of quality than Spurs' performance. They have lost 18 league games this season, nearing their worst-ever finish.

In contrast, Liverpool have been formidable at home against Tottenham, remaining unbeaten in their last 15 encounters across all competitions. The Reds have won their last three home matches against Spurs, scoring four goals each time. Opta's model gives Liverpool a 71.2% chance of winning, while Spurs have a mere 12.6% chance.

This season, Liverpool have lost only twice in the league. Their defeats came against Nottingham Forest and Fulham. Despite these setbacks, they remain strong contenders with impressive statistics. Slot's team averages 2.39 points per game, surpassing most of Jurgen Klopp's seasons except for three.

Liverpool have scored in their last 29 Premier League matches since losing to Forest in September. This streak is second only to Arsenal's record from the 2001-02 season when they scored in every match.

Key Players to Watch

Mohamed Salah remains a key player for Liverpool, having scored 15 goals against Spurs across all competitions. He needs three more goal involvements to set a new single-season Premier League record and is close to matching Wayne Rooney’s record for most goal involvements for one club.

For Tottenham, Richarlison offers some hope as he has scored in four of his last five league appearances despite those being losses for his team. He has also netted four times against Liverpool previously.

Liverpool have scored 75 goals this season from an expected tally of 73.37 and created more big chances than any other team. They also boast the highest number of clean sheets with 14 this term, underscoring their dominance.

The gap between Liverpool and Tottenham is significant this season, with Spurs trailing by 42 points before this match. This disparity highlights Liverpool’s strength and Tottenham’s struggles as they focus on damage control ahead of their Europa League semi-final clash.