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Gary Neville backs Liverpool to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-1
Tottenham have already faced Liverpool three times this season and are now preparing for a fourth Premier League encounter. It has been a difficult campaign for the Lilywhites, who find themselves languishing in 16th place, while Liverpool continue to push for the title. History certainly favours the Reds, who have already defeated Spurs 6-3 in the Premier League and knocked them out of the FA Cup.
Based on past results, most pundits are predicting another dominant performance from Liverpool. However, with Ange Postecoglou in charge, Spurs remain unpredictable, and with him, you never quite know what could happen.
Sky Sports analyst and Manchester United legend Gary Neville has predicted that Liverpool will run riot against Tottenham Hotspur when they meet at Anfield in the Premier League. Should Arne Slot’s side secure victory, they will clinch the Premier League title, sitting a comfortable twelve points clear of their nearest rivals, Arsenal. Sharing his prediction, Neville stated that Liverpool would defeat Spurs convincingly, forecasting a 4-1 scoreline in favour of the Reds.
Liverpool to run riot
Despite their struggles in the Premier League, Tottenham are still in the hunt for the Europa League title, and Ange Postecoglou’s team selection at Anfield could be influenced by their upcoming semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt, just four days later. Gary Neville predicted that Liverpool would comfortably brush aside Spurs, describing the match as a “procession” for the Reds. Speaking on Sky Sports via Youtube , Neville suggested the afternoon at Anfield would be “barbaric” and filled with celebrations. Meanwhile, Roy Keane offered a more restrained prediction, backing Liverpool to claim a straightforward 2-0 victory.
The United Legend speaking to SkySports, thinks Liverpool are going to run riot
“A procession. It will be barbaric,”
“I think it will be 4-1. Liverpool will score four. It will be one of those celebratory [afternoons],”
Given the way both teams are shaping up, it’s hard to argue against Liverpool being heavy favourites. Tottenham’s form has been dismal, and with their focus understandably split due to the Europa League semi-final, they may not have the firepower or defensive solidity to contain a rampant Liverpool side at Anfield. However, football is never entirely predictable, and Spurs could still spring a surprise if Ange Postecoglou fields a brave, attack-minded lineup. Realistically though, anything other than a Liverpool win would be a major shock, and with the title within reach, the atmosphere at Anfield is likely to drive the Reds to a dominant performance.
As fans, it’s easy to understand why the pundits are backing Liverpool, given the size of the challenge and Tottenham’s struggles in the Premier League this season. With a celebratory atmosphere set to overwhelm Merseyside, it remains to be seen if Ange Potecoglou and his men can spoil the party.
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