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Bit earlier than normal this week as I am in Chesterfield all day tomorrow helping my brother move into his new house. After Wednesdays heroics we face up against the league leaders and a club that are undefeated in the league so far this season and with the likely hood that a certain Robbie Keane will start he is almost guaranteed a goal as it is normal for former employees to score against us. So here's hoping to a Spurs win tomorrow to make me feel better after carrying heavy boxes all day tomorrow. COYS!!!
BBC Team News:
Tottenham hope club captain Ledley King will return to the side after being rested against Arsenal.
Midfielder Jermaine Jenas is optimistic of recovering from a toe injury, but Michael Dawson is still suspended.
Liverpool striker Robbie Keane has been declared fit to face his former club after a groin problem.
But they seem unlikely to risk fellow frontman Fernando Torres, who is still only in light training after a hamstring problem.
Skysports.com Preview:
It is bottom against top at White Hart Lane as a rejuvenated Tottenham face unbeaten Liverpool.
Tottenham have collected just six points from ten games this season but four of those have come since Harry Redknapp replaced Juande Ramos last weekend.
It looked like Spurs would leave Arsenal empty-handed on Wednesday as they trailed 4-2 heading into the final few minutes, but goals from Jermaine Jenas and Aaron Lennon salvaged a thrilling draw.
They will now hope to claim a second successive home win following the 2-0 success against Bolton on Sunday, although Redknapp will realise that his defence must tighten up if Liverpool are to be thwarted.
Michael Dawson is still suspended but Ledley King could return after being left out at Emirates Stadium and Redknapp may decide to rest either Alan Hutton or Vedran Corluka.
Lennon is pushing for a starting berth after scoring the equaliser against Arsenal, while Darren Bent will perhaps get the nod over Roman Pavlyuchenko after netting in his last three league games.
Redknapp will consider making other changes to keep his players fresh and Giovani Dos Santos is an option for an attacking role.
Reds changes likely
Liverpool followed up their 1-0 victory over title rivals Chelsea by beating Portsmouth by the same scoreline in midweek.
They have now won their last five league games and will be looking to strengthen their position at the top after moving three points clear.
Rafa Benitez shuffled his pack against Pompey and could bring back Albert Riera, Daniel Agger, Javier Mascherano and Robbie Keane.
Riera was left out of the starting line-up due to a minor muscle injury but is expected to be fully fit and is likely to come in for Ryan Babel.
Sami Hyypia, Lucas Leiva and Jermaine Pennant are also set to make way, but a decision on Fernando Torres' availability has yet to be made.
The Spaniard has missed Liverpool's last four games with a hamstring problem and may be held back ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid next Tuesday.
Possible starting XIs
Tottenham: Gomes, Hutton, King, Woodgate, Assou-Ekotto, Bentley, Jenas, Huddlestone, Lennon, Modric, Bent.
Liverpool: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger, Aurelio, Gerrard, Alonso, Mascherano, Riera, Kuyt, Keane.
BBC Match Squads (take with a pinch of salt):
Tottenham Squad (from): Gomes, Hutton, Corluka, Woodgate, Assou-Ekotto, Bentley, Jenas, Huddlestone, Bale, Modric, Pavlyuchenko, King, Bent, Gunter, Lennon, Cesar, Zokora, O'Hara, Campbell.
Liverpool Squad (from): Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger, Hyypia, Aurelio, Dossena, Babel, Benayoun, Gerrard, Mascherano, Alonso, Pennant, Kuyt, Keane, Riera, Lucas, Cavalieri.
Interesting Stats:
Us
Followed two draws and eight defeats with a 2-0 home win over Bolton and 4-4 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
The victory over the Trotters is their only maximum in 11 league games.
Six points after the first 10 games is still their lowest in a Premier League campaign; one point inferior to last season.
Not registered successive home league games in 2008. This was achieved most recently on Boxing Day and 29 December 2007, against Fulham and Reading respectively.
Them
Won the last five league games against Everton (a), Manchester City (a), Wigan (h), Chelsea (a) and Portsmouth (h).
Won 13 and drawn four of the last 17 Premier League matches since losing 3-0, away to Manchester United on 23 March 2008.
Inspired by Rafa Benitez, the current tally of 26 points after the first 10 fixtures is their best ever start to a Premier League season - a two point improvement on 2002-03.
Won all four matches in which they have conceded the opening goal.
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Right, that's enough fuel for this fixture, don't forget to check [thread=38608]Geez's Media Coverage Thread[/thread] for watching and listening options.
COME ON YOU SPURS!
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[SIZE=-4]Lots of information courtesy of the BBC and SkySports[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-4]Don't forget to head over to SC's live chat during the game. For more info click the links below.[/SIZE]
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