One of the greatest seasons in any competitive football league is when two teams dig it out down to the wire. When this happens, it adds to the passion and the entertainment of the neutrals. There is also the battle for the top four in the league. These positions undoubtedly guarantee you champion’s league football next season. So what happens when interest conflicts in the league? This is exactly what would happen when Liverpool faces Tottenham. It would be a test of who wants it more.
Liverpool
Liverpool has played one of the best football in their history this season. There is no doubt that they deserve to win the premier league. However, they chose to do so when they have a formidable woe eating at their heels. Manchester City has been a thorn in Liverpool’s flesh and they would be looking for ways to make sure that they keep on winning the league. Liverpool has slipped to 2nd after Manchester City romped Fulham to victory on Saturday. However, Liverpool can go top of the league if they managed to win Tottenham at Anfield. They would be confident of their chances here as they have only lost once to Tottenham in more than 15 matches at home. In fact, their last loss can be traced back to 2011.
Tottenham
Tottenham have dug themselves into a hole. Want it or not, they are slowly slipping out of the top four. Never has a match come at a wronger time than this for them. They would still be conscious of the fact that they would need to play Manchester City before the league is over. Tottenham is barely holding unto 3rd in the league as the win for Manchester United took them level on points with Spurs. A loss to Liverpool in this game would see Arsenal leapfrog them into 3rd position if they win their match against Newcastle on Monday. With this in mind, there is simply no room for errors anymore as any errors would surely be punished in Anfield where Liverpool have hardly lost this season.
Form
When it comes to their form, Liverpool has an impressive form that they can be proud of. They have won four matches out of the last six they have played in. the remaining matches have ended in draws making them unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions. Their form has been so good that they knock out Bayern Munich in the UEFA champions league to proceed to the next round.
Tottenham form has dipped in recent weeks. They have managed to win two games out of the last six matches that have been played. The remaining matches have ended in three losses and a draw. They would need to give all that they have if they want to play champions league football next season. But with seven matches to go, a loss here could really end their chances of being in the top four.
Sad, but someone would have to lose at the end of the day. It could very well be Tottenham.
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