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Here’s a predicted lineup & head-to-head preview ahead of the Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League match (based on the latest team news, injury Update
🔥 Head-to-Head Context
Liverpool and Tottenham have met over 180 times, with Liverpool historically dominant (around 90 wins to Spurs’ ~50) in overall meetings.
Recent fixtures have favoured Liverpool, including a 5–1 away win last season and other high-scoring PL clashes.
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📋 🔴 Liverpool – Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3)
Formation: Likely 4-2-3-1 or variant depending on fitness & absences
Predicted XI:
GK: Alisson Becker
RB: Conor Bradley
CBs: Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk
LB: Andrew Robertson / Milos Kerkez
Midfield: Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones / Mac Allister
Attacking Mid/Forwards: Florian Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister / Szoboszlai (if fit), Hugo Ekitiké / Diaz
Striker: Hugo Ekitiké / Alexander Isak
Notes:
Mohamed Salah is absent due to AFCON with Egypt.
Dominik Szoboszlai is likely available but not guaranteed after an ankle concern.
Joe Gomez, Wataru Endō and Cody Gakpo are out, Bradley returns from suspension.
Liverpool Focus: Without their talisman Salah, Slot will lean on a more collective build and attacking rotation. Expect creative roles from Wirtz / Mac Allister and shuttle runs from Jones/Gravenberch.
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⚪ Tottenham – Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3)
Formation: Likely 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3
Predicted XI:
GK: Guglielmo Vicario
RB: Pedro Porro / Djed Spence
CBs: Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven
LB: Djed Spence / Axel Disasi
Midfield: Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray / Palhinha
Attacking Mid/Wingers: Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons
Forward: Richarlison / Randal Kolo Muani
Notes:
Spurs have multiple injuries & AFCON absences (including Maddison, Udogie, Sarr, Bissouma).
Thomas Frank may pick youth options like Gray to bolster midfield.
Tottenham Focus: Spurs might set up cautiously with counter transitions and wide pace from Simons/Kudus to exploit space.
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📌 Tactical Matchups to Watch
Midfield battle:
Liverpool’s Jones & Gravenberch vs Spurs’ Bentancur & Gray / Palhinha — control here dictates tempo.
Wide transitions:
Tottenham’s wingers (Simons/Kudus) against Robertson/Bradley could produce quick breaks.
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🧠 Predicted Outcomes & Style
Analytical models lean slightly towards a Liverpool win, but Spurs are competitive if they keep defensive shape and exploit transitions — especially at home.
Liverpool’s strenght often lies in pressing intensity, fluid attacking rotation, and adaptability without Salah.
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If you want, I can give you a best XI prediction from a tactical lens (e.g., optimal 4-3-3 with player roles) or a betting/score prediction too!
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Man City (Szoboszlai, 74)
HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!
An absolutely sensational free-kick goal from Dominik Szoboszlai. This one might be even better than the one against Arsenal.
From a central position, around 25 yards out, it’s an absolutely sensational hit which swerves out of reach of Donnarumma, who doesn’t even dive, and slams into the net off the post.
Amazing. And what could that mean for the title race? Arsenal staying nine points clear as it stands.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Man City (Szoboszlai, 74)
HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!
An absolutely sensational free-kick goal from Dominik Szoboszlai. This one might be even better than the one against Arsenal.
From a central position, around 25 yards out, it’s an absolutely sensational hit which swerves out of reach of Donnarumma, who doesn’t even dive, and slams into the net off the post.
Amazing. And what could that mean for the title race? Arsenal staying nine points clear as it stLiverpool vs Man City LIVE! Premier League match updates, news, score, stream and highlights – live on Sky Sports
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Liverpool FC team news vs. Man City: 6 defenders unavailable for Arne Slot
Liverpool have six defenders unavailable for their game against Man City, with Arne Slot‘s hand forced at centre-back and right-back.
Liverpool are down to their bare bones at the back, with six defenders unable to start as the Reds try to keep pace with their top-four competitors in the Premier League.
Liverpool Injury & Absentee List
PlayerInjury TypeStatusExpected ReturnJoe GomezKneeDoubtMan City (H)Jeremie FrimpongGroinUnavailableEarly MarchConor BradleyKnee (Surgery)UnavailablePre-season 2026Giovanni LeoniACL (Surgery)UnavailableNext seasonAlexander IsakFibula FractureUnavailableLate MarchStefan BajceticHamstringRehabLate FebruaryJayden DannsHamstringRehabFebruaryWellity LuckyHamstringUnavailableApril
Joe Gomez‘s fitness is the main talking point ahead of the match at Anfield, given his presence would provide cover at centre-back and full-back.
He didn’t train on Thursday, though, and Slot explained: “We have a little bit of hope that he might train on Saturday.
“So not available to start, but maybe available to help the team if needed during the game because, as you know, there are not that many defenders available at the moment.”
With Giovanni Leoni out until next season, academy defenders Amara Nallo and Wellity Lucky have made the bench in the Premier League a combined five times this season.
The latter is injured, however, so unable to come in against Man City.
Nallo got injured during Tuesday’s UEFA Youth League exit to MSK Zilina, but was named to start for the U21s on Saturday, meaning he will not be available at Anfield.
As for Lucky’s injury, the 20-year-old is set to be sidelined until April due to a hamstring injury sustained in training midway through January.
Also on Liverpool’s list of absentees is right-back Conor Bradley, who will miss the rest of the campaign.
Like Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong is currently injured but his outlook is more positive than his teammate’s.
Slot gave a brief update on the flying Dutchman’s fitness, saying he “will definitely not train this week” due to his ongoing groin problem.
With Nallo featuring at academy level, Liverpool will be without six defensive options against Man City.
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Goalkeepers: Alisson, Mamardashvili, Woodman
Defenders: Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Robertson, Ramsay
Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister, Endo, Nyoni
Forwards: Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike, Ngumoha, Chiesa
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