Tottenham vs Liverpool: live stream and TV channel, how to watch, team news and predicted line-ups

All the key information you need ahead of kick-off.
By Will Rooney
Published 17th Dec 2021, 17:15 BST
Updated 18th Dec 2021, 06:58 BST
Liverpool’s Joel Matip battles Tottenham’s Harry Kane. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesLiverpool’s Joel Matip battles Tottenham’s Harry Kane. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
Liverpool’s Joel Matip battles Tottenham’s Harry Kane. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Liverpool bid for a ninth successive victory in all competitions when they travel to Tottenham on Sunday.

The Reds continued their flying form with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle on Thursday evening to stay within a point of Premier League leaders Manchester City.

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Tottenham, in contrast, haven’t played for two weeks. Their past three games - against Rennes, Brighton and Leicester - were postponed because of Covid-related issues.

Here’s all the information you need to know ahead of kick-off.

What’s the Liverpool team news?

The Reds are once again expected to be without Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones.

All three tested positive for coronavirus when arriving at Anfield ahead of the Newcastle victory.

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Meanwhile, Divock Origi has missed the past two games because of injury while Nat Phillips is sidelined until the new year with a fractured cheekbone.

Harvey Elliott continues his rehab from a long-term ankle injury.

What’s the Tottenham team news?

Spurs will be missing Cristian Romero, who has a hamstring problem.

However, Giovani Lo Celso has returned to training following a knee injury.

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Meanwhile, there are hopes that Sergio Reguilon will be back training a day before the game and could be in contention.

Predicted line-ups

Tottenham (3-4-3): Loris, Sanchez, Dier, Davis, Emerson, Hojbjerg, Winks, Reguilon, Son, Kane, Moura.

Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Konate, Robertson, Henderson, Thiago, Keita, Salah, Jota, Mane.

Is the match on TV?

Yes. The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 16.00.

Can I stream the match?

Yes. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the game via Sky Go.

Can I stream the match if I don’t subscribe to Sky Sports?

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You can do so by purchasing a Now TV Sports Day pass, which costs £9.98.

How can I watch highlights?

Extended highlights will be on Match of the Day on Saturday evening, with the programme starting at 22.30 on BBC One.

For all of the post-match analysis, follow our coverage on LiverpoolWorld.

Related topics:TottenhamPremier LeagueNewcastleManchester City

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