Premier League 2018/19: 3 Ways Tottenham can lineup against Liverpool

In a clash between last season's 3rd and 4th placed teams to be held at Wembley, there will be much at stake for both the managers. Tottenham would look to come back to winning ways after their defeat to Watford while Liverpool will hope to maintain their so far perfect league run.

Mauricio Pochettino has some headaches with team selection as both Dele Alli and Hugo Lloris are out injured. Son Heung-min's timely return couldn't have come at a better time for the Spurs as he returns from International duty.

Lucas Moura had stepped up in the absence of Son and managed to bag the PL Player of the Month for August. Liverpool, who are yet to drop a point this season have all important players fit and the attacking line looks as sharp as ever. All three Salah, Firmino and Mane have picked up from where they left last season. Spurs had started the season well before losing to Watford prior to the International break.

Spurs fans will be happy to know that Harry Kane has a solid scoring record against Liverpool, getting five goals in the last seven meetings between the two clubs and assisting two.

Last season, Pochettino went with a 3-5-2 formation against Liverpool and Tottenham surprised the visitors with two goals in the first 12 minutes.

Here's a look at how they can line up on Saturday.

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#1. 3-5-2

Son's return will give a vital boost to Spurs

Defence - Michel Vorm (GK), Toby Alderweirald, Davinson Sanchez, Jan Vertonghen.

Midfield - Mousa Dembele, Eriksen, Harry Winks, Danny Rose, Keiran Trippier.

Attack - Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min / Lucas Moura.

Last season's success against Liverpool could tempt Pochettino to repeat the same adventure. Toby Alderweireld, Davinson Sanchez and Jan Vertonghen can line up together though they haven't played many games together this season.

Michel Vorm will be the obvious replacement for Lloris. A hard-working midfield of Dembele, Eriksen, and Winks could prevent Liverpool getting a hold in the centre of the pitch.

Danny Rose and Trippier would be the obvious choice on the wings with Harry Kane along with Son or Moura taking the attacking responsibilities. Both Rose and Trippier are an important part of this formation as they would be tasked to keep Mane and Salah in control.

#2. 4-2-3-1

Lucas Moura won the Player of the PL for the Month of August

Defence - Michel Vorm (GK), Ben Davies, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweirald, Trippier.

Midfield - Eric Dier, Mousa Dembele; Eriksen, Son Heung-Min, Lucas Moura.

Attack - Harry Kane.

This is Pochettino's favourite formation which he has employed in most of his time with Spurs. Though the formation looks a bit defensive, the pragmatic approach is what one wants facing a free-flowing team like Liverpool. Ben Davies would be a better choice than Danny Rose in the back four with Davison Sanchez missing out.

Dier can do the dirty work in midfield with a more skilful partner in Dembele. This formation would also allow Pochettino to field both Moura and Son together which is what the Spurs fans want to see. Eriksen would take up the no.10 role with Harry Kane leading the line.

Erik Lamela could be a part of the 3 attacking positions either from the start or as an alternative. This formation looks the most likely as Pochettino would want to surprise Klopp again with his tactics like the way he did last season.

#3. 4-3-3

Harry Kane and Lucas Moura along with Son Heung Min would make a lethal attack

Defence - Michel Vorm (GK), Danny Rose, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweirald, Trippier.

Midfield - Eric Dier, Mousa Dembele, Eriksen.

Attack - Son Heung-Min, Lucas Moura, Harry Kane.

Liverpool always plays with the 4-3-3 with Mane, Firmino, and Salah occupying the attacking positions. Pochettino could also decide to match man for man and opt for a similar formation.

Son, Moura, and Kane could be the front three for Spurs with Dier, Dembele, and Eriksen providing the steel in midfield. Covering a lot of field on the left side would be required as Son is not a natural when it comes to tracking back and so the presence of Rose becomes inevitable here.

Whatever the formation be, it will be an attacking game and an open one as both managers are gunning for premier league glory this season and gathering points from difficult matches in the early days is always a better option than leaving it late.