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Since the resurgence of Tottenham Hotspur as a big team, The Lilywhites have been involved in some spectacular games against the other teams in the "top 6". Over the past few seasons, Spurs have been very fun to watch and they have often troubled the big guns across Europe. Now, a new era is underway at the North London club as they aim to reach new heights under manager Jose Mourinho.
Their opponents this weekend in the Premier League are the defending European champions, Liverpool. Under the leadership of Jurgen Klopp, the Reds have achieved glory that the fans had not witnessed for years and years, and the current Premier League leaders might just be the best team in the world right now.
This match promises to be as intriguing as the Spurs-Liverpool games in the past, as Mourinho would be looking to end Klopp's unbeaten run at the top.
In this article, we take a look back at the five latest encounters between these two teams in the Premier League as we prepare ourselves for a high-octane clash this weekend -
#1 Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur, 27th October 2019
The most recent clash between these clubs came at Anfield in October of last year. It was Spurs' first game against Liverpool after the Reds had beaten them in the Champions League final at the end of last season, and the visitors were looking for some sort of revenge. However, that was not to be.
The game itself was a much more exciting battle as compared to the Champions League final, with Harry Kane netting a goal in the very first minute of the game - the fastest goal that Liverpool had conceded at Anfield since 1997. Despite the early set-back, the home team kept on fighting and equalised through captain Jordan Henderson in the 52nd minute of the game.
Just over 20 minutes later, Spurs fouled in their penalty box to give Liverpool a penalty. The spot-kick was duly dispatched by Mohamed Salah, who shot it past Paolo Gazzaniga to give his team a 2-1 victory. This win kept Liverpool at the top of the league, whereas Mauro Pochettino lost his 200th game in charge of the club at a stadium where he has failed to win a single game.
#2 Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur - 31st March 2019
Just two months before they met in the Champions League final, Liverpool hosted Spurs at Anfield in one of their biggest challenges of the league season. The Reds were first in the Premier League table as they entered this game, with their opponents sitting at 3rd. The title was expected to go to either Liverpool or Manchester City, and both the teams were fighting for every single point. As such, this game lived up to the hype.
Roberto Firmino put the hosts ahead in the 16th minute, and Lucas Moura equalised for the visitors in the 70th minute. It seemed as if the game was heading for a stalemate until the 90th minute. After a good ball from a set-piece, Mohamed Salah headed the ball towards all the Spurs goal. Amidst all the confusion, the ball deflected off of Toby Alderweireld into his net as the home fans erupted with joy.
It was a stoppage-time winner for Liverpool as they managed to beat a resilient Spurs team at home.
#3 Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Liverpool, 15th September 2018
The two clubs met for the last time at White Hart Lane before the demolition of Spurs' old home ground. During the initial weeks of the 2018-19 season, Liverpool sat second in the table as they visited 6th placed Spurs. Dele Alli and Son Heung-min did not start for the home team, whereas Naby Keita was handed one of his first starts for Liverpool.
The Reds came into this game losing just one match out of their last 12 in the league, whereas Spurs had begun the season a bit out of form. Jurgen Klopp's men dominated this game for the most part, as midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum put his team ahead in the 39th minute, with Roberto Firmino doubling the lead in the 54th minute.
Spurs got one goal back through Erik Lamela in the 90th minute, but it was too little too late for Pochettino and his team as they lost at home to a Liverpool team who would go on to dominate Europe that season.
#4 Liverpool 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur, 4th February 2018
A game full of controversy wherein we saw two wonder goals, and a match of the year contender. When Spurs visited Anfield almost two years ago, both the teams were fighting to cement their place in the top 4. The visitors had not won at Anfield since 2011, and a strong Spurs team were hoping to change that in this game.
The in-form Mohamed Salah found the back of the net in the 3rd minute of the game, and fans had to wait till the 80th minute to see another goal as Victor Wanyama unleashed a rocket strike from almost 30 yards out to beat Loris Karius. Seven minutes later, Spurs were awarded a penalty - Harry Kane stepped up, but he missed. Three minutes later at the start of stoppage time, Salah scored one of the goals of the season as he masterfully cut past almost the entire Spurs backline to score past a helpless Hugo Lloris.
Four minutes later, Spurs were yet again awarded a penalty, albeit a very controversial one as Virgil van Dijk was adjudged to have fouled Kane. The Spurs striker stepped up again, and this time duly dispatched his kick past Karius to earn his team a hard-fought draw at Anfield.
#5 Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 Liverpool, 22nd October 2017
Many Liverpool fans consider this game to be the one which kickstarted their dominance under Jurgen Klopp. When the Reds visited White Hart Lane in October of 2017, they were placed 9th in the league and things were not looking very bright at Merseyside. Spurs, on the other hand, were placed third and had lost only one of their last 16 games.
Spurs' hot form continued against their "top 6" opponents as the home team dismantled the opponents 4-1. Harry Kane and co tormented the Liverpool defence in the first half as Dejan Lovren was subbed off at the half-hour mark, by which point the home team had scored twice. Mohamed Salah's goal proved to be a mere consolation as Spurs hit two goals again in the second half and won the game comfortably.
Both teams ended the season in the top 4, and this game served to "awaken" Liverpool as they reached the Champions League final that season.
