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The last eight meetings between these two clubs have produced 32 goals, an average of four per game, with both teams scoring in all of them, so expect another goal-fest in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Preview

These two clubs will need to get well acquainted, set to meet in the EFL Cup semi-finals, the first leg of which is coming up in just 17 days time, which is good news for all neutrals, considering these two often serve up thrillers. Liverpool travel to North London seeking a victory that would make sure they are top of the Premier League at Christmas for the seventh time.

Last Sunday, despite seeing Andy Robertson sent off inside 17 minutes, the Reds fought back twice to earn a point with Fulham at Anfield, thanks to equalisers from both Cody Gakpo and then Diogo Jota in front of the Kop. Arne Slot's side have now drawn back-to-back league games, albeit they are unbeaten in 20 matches across all competitions in a single season for the first time since 1996.

For Slot himself, he's won 20 of 24 matches in charge of Liverpool, the joint-fastest any manager in English top-flight history has reached 20 victories, alongside William Sudell of Preston North End in 1888/89- that's 136 years ago! These statistics are true as of Wednesday night, after the Reds dumped Southampton out of the League Cup, thanks to goals by Darwin Núñez and then Harvey Elliott soon after. Thus, the 3,000 or so Reds braving a trip to the capital just before Christmas will do so expecting another victory.

Tottenham Hotspur though are like a festive box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get. On Thursday night, Spurs kept alive their hopes of Carabao Cup success by dumping out Manchester United in a seven-goal thriller. The Lilywhites were 3-0 up with less than 55 minutes on the clock, thanks to Dominic Solanke's brace, while Dejan Kuluševski scored in-between.

However, not one but two pieces of catastrophic footwork from Fraser Forster, a mere seven minutes apart, presented Man United with a route back into it, only for Son Heung-min to score an Olimpico direct from a corner and, despite a late goal back for the visitors, Spurs held on for victory. It's been a vital week for Ange Postecoglou, considering his side smashed Southampton 5-0 last Sunday, all the goals coming in the first half, a result that ended Tottenham's five-match winless streak, although they do remain tenth, a humungous 13 points worse off than their visitors.

Last season, Spurs infamously beat Liverpool 2-1 at home, Luis Díaz incorrectly having a goal ruled out by VAR, "good process lads" and all that, before the Reds were reduced to nine-men, with Joël Matip's 96th minute own goal seeing the hosts snatch victory. So now, can Tottenham claim back-to-back home wins over Liverpool for the first time since 2012, or will Slot's side extend their unbeaten streak?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played:Â 183.

Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 49. Draws: 44. Liverpool Wins: 90.

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Ben Davies are sidelined, but Ange Postecoglou is optimistic that Destiny Udogie could return at left-back, having hobbled off at St Mary's a week ago. In his place, Djed Spence deputised against Man United, while Sergio Reguilón came off the bench very late on, his first outing in a Spurs shirt for 978 days, representing three other clubs, Atlético Madrid, Man United and Brentford, during this timeframe. Elsewhere, this is the last of Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-match ban, while Richarlison, Wilson Odobert and Mikey Moore all remain injured. Brennan Johnson, who couldn't stop scoring earlier this season, is set to once again begin on the bench, while Timo Werner could return to the matchday squad, having missed out on Thursday due to a fever.

Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-2-3-1): Forster; Porro, Gray, Drăgușin, Udogie; Bissouma, Matar Sarr, Kuluševski, Maddison, Son Heung-min; Solanke.

Tottenham Hotspur Player to Watch vs Liverpool

Dejan Kuluševski scored his sixth of the season in mid-week, on target in a fourth successive appearance, so can the Swede net against Liverpool for the very first time?

Liverpool Team News

Andy Robertson's red card last weekend means he is suspended, which makes Kostas Tsimikas' return from injury timely, coming off the bench at half time on Wednesday for his first appearance since 5 November. Elsewhere, Ibrahima Konaté and Conor Bradley are sidelined, but Harvey Elliott started for the first time this season in mid-week, marking the occasion with a goal. Alexis Mac Allister also started against Southampton, having been banned for the last two matches, set to keep his place in midfield, but will it be Dominik Szoboszlai who misses out? Fit-again Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota also featured by the South Coast, but they alongside mid-week scorer Darwin Núñez will be on the bench, with the big-guns, who didn't even travel to St Mary's, all back in. Ryan Gravenberch and Núñez will sit out Leicester's visit to Anfield on Boxing Day if booked.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Luis Díaz, Gakpo.

Liverpool Player to Watch vs Tottenham Hotspur

Mohamed Salah already has 16 goals to his name this season so, following a week off, the Egyptian will be aiming to add to his 12 career strikes against Spurs, only finding a Man United net with more frequency.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Prediction

This clash guarantees goals for certain, but were almost as confident that it'll produce a Liverpool victory too. The Reds are on a roll right now, able to rotate almost the entire team in mid-week, a luxury not afforded to injury-plagued Spurs, meaning it would be a massive upset if Tottenham were able to derail Liverpool's title aspirations in that final fixture before Christmas:Â Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool FAQs - Premier League

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Premier League game on TV channel?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;

UK:Â Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.

USA:Â fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo

Canada:Â Fubo Sports Network Canada

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Premier League game on live streaming?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;

UK:Â SkyGo & NOW TV.

USA:Â fuboTV Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC & Telemundo

Canada:Â FuboTV

What is the date and kick-off time for Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool in the Premier League?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool takes place on Sunday 22 December 2024, with kick off at 16:30 (GMT), 11:30 (EDT) & 8:30 (PST).

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Tottenham are unbeaten in four meetings with Manchester United, their longest streak for a decade, including a thumping 3-0 victory at Old Trafford in September. However, the Red Devils have won the last two League Cup clashes between the duo, including prevailing on penalties in the 2009 final.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Preview

The tie of the round in the Carabao Cup has been saved for last, but who will be celebrating a semi-final spot on Thursday night in North London? Earlier this season, Ange Postecoglou declared that he always wins a trophy in his second season, a fact Spurs supporters are desperate to remain true because, by the time the final comes round, it'll be in excess of 17 years since their club captured silverware. So far in this competition, the Lilywhites have left it late to beat Coventry, scoring twice at the death, before battling to a 2-1 victory over Man City in October, with goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr seemingly starting the Sky Blues' death spiral.

In more recent times, Tottenham had been winless in five, before ending that sequence in some style on Sunday night, smashing Southampton 5-0 at St Mary's, all the goals coming in the first half, including James Maddison breaking the deadlock inside 44 seconds. Despite this victory, Spurs remain tenth in the Premier League table, ahead of Sunday's heavyweight clash with leaders Liverpool, meaning cup competitions are what's keeping the spark alive for Postecoglou's team, making victory in this tie so crucial.

Manchester United meantime, backed by 5,800 supporters, will be brimming with confidence, following derby day victory in the most dramatic circumstances on Sunday. Despite being a goal down with just two minutes to play, the Red Devils, somehow, turned it around to beat Man City at the Etihad, with Bruno Fernandes equalising from the penalty spot before, 115 seconds later, Amad spectacularly snatched victory.

Rúben Amorim's team had lost back-to-back league outings beforehand, meaning Man United are actually a point below their hosts, down in 13th, so like Spurs are targeting glory in the cup competitions to salvage this season. This will be Man United's third EFL Cup tie of the campaign, led by three different managers, smashing Barnsley 7-0 under Erik ten Hag, before Ruud van Nistelrooy oversaw the demolition of his future employers Leicester, ending 5-2. So, will Amorim enjoy another statement victory on the road, or can Spurs make home advantage count?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played:Â 202.

Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 55. Draws: 51. Manchester United Wins: 96.

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

Ange Postecoglou is still without Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Mikey Moore, Wilson Odobert and Richarlsion, while Rodrigo Bentancur remains suspended, after his seven-game suspension was upheld following appeal. In better news, Yves Bissouma can returned following a one-match ban, while Djed Spence made his full-Premier League debut on Sunday night, doing so 881 days after signing. He may be needed again, after Destiny Udogie hobbled off during the first half at Southampton, this time filling in at left-back, with Sergio Reguilón in the proverbial wilderness. Lastly, James Maddison's brace by the South Coast could see him keep his place, chosen over Brennan Johnson.

Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (4-2-3-1): Forster; Porro, Gray, Drăgușin, Spence; Matar Sarr, Bissouma, Kuluševski, Maddison, Son Heung-min; Solanke.

Tottenham Hotspur Players to Watch vs Manchester United

Dejan Kuluševski has been on target during each of Spurs' last three matches, taking his tally to five goals for the campaign, one of which came during the demolition at Old Trafford, so will the Swede's scoring spree continue?

Manchester United Team News

The headline team news at the weekend was that both Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford were left out of the squad for the Manchester derby, so it'll be interesting to see if either are brought back into the fold. Rúben Amorim continues to make wholesale changes on a game-by-game basis, with Kobbie Mainoo likely to come into midfield, after Mason Mount hobbled off just 14 minutes into Sunday's victory. Leny Yoro could also start for just the second time in defence while, in goal, Altay Bayındır has started both EFL Cup ties so far, but André Onana is expected to be between the sticks.

Manchester United predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-3-3): Onana; Yoro, de Ligt, Martínez; Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Mazraoui; Fernandes, Amad, Højlund.

Manchester United Player to Watch vs Tottenham Hotspur

Bruno Fernandes slotted home his sixth of the season from 12 yards on Sunday, while the midfielder has previously netted three times against Spurs, two of which have come from the penalty spot.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Prediction

This tie is so tough to call, but we're backing Manchester United to leave North London victorious. The Red Devils boast significantly greater squad depth right now, which could make a massive difference, so buoyed by their comeback victory at the weekend, we're forecasting that Man United will sneak through to the last four:Â Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Manchester United.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United FAQs - Carabao Cup

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Carabao Cup game on TV channel?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Carabao Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;

UK:Â Sky Sports Main Event, Football & Ultra HD.

USA:Â Paramount+

Canada:Â DAZN Canada

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Carabao Cup game on live streaming?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Carabao Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;

UK:Â Sky Sports+, Sky Go & NOW TV.

USA:Â Paramount+

Canada:Â DAZN Canada

What is the date and kick-off time for Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United in the Carabao Cup?

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