Round seven of the English Premier League season arrives this weekend, with games from the top-flight on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. As there were no midweek Champions League games, Saturday is the busiest day of the weekend, with eight games on the schedule, including Aston Villa v Brighton. That London derby raises the curtain on an action-packed weekend of games, with two of six fixtures shown live on television. There’s plenty to keep armchair fans entertained, but the main attraction cannot be denied.
Tottenham Hotspur hosts Liverpool from 17:30 GMT in a game you can follow live on TV. Spurs enjoy the home advantage and will be eager to make it count, while Liverpool want to hurt their opponents and burst the feel-good factor in North London. Spurs enter the game with confidence, but followers of the locals know their team faces a huge challenge against a Liverpool side determined to work back into contention and provide a challenge to champions and league leaders Manchester City.
Spurs secure derby draw
Tottenham started the weekend sitting fourth in the Premier League table, with their stats for the campaign showing four wins and two draws from six attempts. They have collected 14 points, scored 15 goals, and conceded seven, meaning Ange Postecoglou’s team is ahead of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal on goal difference, with both North London clubs locked on 14 points. The locals started their season with a draw, and their most recent clash ended level. Another level finish against Liverpool wouldn’t be the worst result.
Despite holding their own in the derby, Spurs missed the chance to add another three points to their tally, taking one point from the Emirates Stadium. Son Heung-min scored two goals, finding the net in 42 and 55 minutes, equalising on each occasion. The Gunners twice took the lead in that game, but Spurs dug deep to get back on terms each time, showing fans the squad’s fighting spirit and refusal to throw in the towel when things get tough. That attitude will stand them in good stead this season.
Reds into second
It has been an excellent start to the season for Liverpool, allowing fans to drop their guard and trust the team again after last season’s dreadful run. The previous campaign was one to forget, with Liverpool missing out on a top-four finish and a spot in this season’s UEFA Champions League. They didn’t know what to expect from Jurgen Klopp’s team but have been pleasantly surprised by the start. Liverpool sit in second place and could go top of the league with an away win over Tottenham.
Liverpool travel to London with their stats for the season showing five wins and one draw, collecting 16 points, scoring 15 goals, and conceding five. Only Man City is ahead of them in the pecking order, with Pep Guardiola’s champions winning all six games, scoring 16 goals and conceding three. The visitors were last in action, beating West Ham United 3-1 at Anfield a week ago with goals scored by Salah, Nunez, and Jota. There’s a swagger about Liverpool again, and it’ll be great to see if they can challenge Man City. A win in this early kick-off would set the cat amongst the pigeons.
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This promises to be a thrilling 90 minutes, and although nothing will be decided on Saturday other than the three points offered, it’s a great chance to see whether Spurs or Liverpool can challenge for the title. The winner will catapult themselves onto a collision course with the champions. As Pep’s schedule gets busier, their rivals, including Spurs and the Reds, want to be ready to take advantage.
The stats associated with this fixture show Liverpool has dominated in recent years; the Reds won both games last term, including a 2-1 achieved in London thanks to goals from Mo Salah. Spurs haven’t beaten Liverpool since 2017, and the visiting fans hope that run continues. These teams often serve up a few goals, with the two league games last season producing ten goals. The aggregate score was Liverpool 6-4 Tottenham.
Premier League odds
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