Tottenham vs Liverpool: 5 stats you need to know

Matchweek 5 of the Premier League kicks off this weekend with a much anticipated, Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur game. While the Reds would like to continue their unbeaten run and maintain the 100 % record, for Spurs it is about making a comeback after a 1-2 loss to Watford.

Well, it is not the biggest rivalry in English football, but over the years, both these teams have played wonderful football and it is always a joy to watch them play each other. As some of the best players of the league play for these clubs, no matter who wins, some quality football is always part of the fixture.

The stakes are high in this match for both the teams. Spurs face a team with a 100% record, for the second time in two weeks. And would like to have a different outcome this time around. The Reds, who are currently on the top of the table, would very much like the standings to stay that way.

So, with all this excitement building up for this fixture, which guarantees to be a thriller, here are 5 interesting facts and statistics from some of their previous encounters.

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#5 This is the second highest goal scoring fixture of all time

Pochettino has not yet lost to Klopp at the Wembley

Between them, the teams have scored 148 goals in total in their previous encounters. And this weekend players from both the teams have a chance to create history. If they manage to score three goals between them this Saturday, they'll overtake the 151 goals scored between Arsenal and Everton, to make this fixture the highest goal scoring fixture of the English top flight.

Both the teams have the attacking prowess to score goals, but with strong defensive organization at the back, players from both the teams might find it difficult to find the back of the net. Let's see if they manage to break the record this time or else it will be a long wait until their next meeting.

#4 Their attacking record this season

Mane has scored 4 goals already this season

So far this season both Liverpool and Tottenham have scored 9 goals each, which is the second best in the league behind only Manchester City. Thus in front of goal, the attackers from both the teams are looking pretty sharp.

But it is only because Liverpool have been considerably stronger defensively that they sit on the top of the table.

#3 This fixture has seen the highest number of penalties awarded

More penalties have been awarded in this fixture in the history of the league

With 22 penalties awarded so far in the history of this fixture, it has seen more penalties than any other fixture in the Premier League history.

Their last fixture, which was a 2-2 draw, also had a penalty awarded to Tottenham, which Harry Kane converted to earn a point for Spurs in injury time at Anfield.

#2 Harry Kane has a special connection with this fixture

Kane has scored 5 goals in 7 games against Liverpool

Well, I think this fixture will always have a special significance for Harry Kane. It was in a Liverpool vs Tottenham fixture last season in which he scored his 100th Premier League goal.

He became the second-fastest player to reach 100 goals in the league. Also, he has been directly involved in 7 goals in 7 appearances against the Reds, so Spurs can expect contributions from him this time too.

#1 Jurgen Klopp has never won at Wembley against Tottenham

Liverpool have not won a game at Wembley since 2012

Finally coming to the most interesting fact, which to be honest, suggests that Tottenham will have a slight edge over the Merseyside club. Liverpool have not won a single game at Wembley, currently the home ground of Spurs, since 2012.

This might have a psychological effect on the players and especially Klopp, who hasn't been very lucky at this stadium, either.

Well, will history repeat itself or will Liverpool finally break their Wembley curse? It will all be decided on the pitch on Saturday, in what seems to be a really exciting match-up.