Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool preview: How to watch, kick-off time, team news, predicted lineups and ones to watch

Liverpool travel to London to face Tottenham Hotspur as they attempt to end their five game winless streak.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Steven Bergwijn of Tottenham Hotspur runs with the ball under pressure from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on December 16, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

By Tom Alston27 January 2021 19:43 BST

Liverpool go into Thursday nights match having failed to win their last five Premier League games and look to move back into the top four of the table having falling down to fifth.

Their last victory came in an impressive 7-0 away win at Crystal Palace back in December but, since then the Reds have seen a dramatic dip in form.

Liverpool will be desperate to get back to winning ways and will be hoping to come away with all three points.

Jose Mourinho will be seeking to leapfrog Liverpool in the table and claim the fourth Champions League position with a win, as Tottenham Hotspur sit sixth with a game in hand over Jurgen Klopp's men.

Team news

It is positive news for Liverpool as both Jordan Henderson and Joel Matip should be available to start after both players missed the FA Cup tie against Manchester United last Sunday.

However, Naby Keita and Diogo Jota still remain side lined until February.

Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez also remain out of the squad as they step up their rehabilitation.

As for Spurs, they look to have some injury problems of their own as Ben Davies and Matt Doherty look set to miss Thursdays match.

Whilst Dele Alli and Giovani Lo Celso are both still out with injuries.

Predicted lineups

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Lloris, Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Reguilon, Winks, Dembele, Son, Ndombele, Bergwijn, Kane.

Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Fabinho, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Thiago, Mane, Firmino, Salah.

Ones to watch

Having scored two goals against Man United and ending Liverpool's four game scoreless run, Mohamed Salah will be eyeing up the opportunity to increase his lead as top goal scorer in the league.

Salah has 13 goals this season one ahead of both Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min with 12.

The Egyptian winger will be flooded with confidence going into the match.

For Spurs, Tanguy Ndombele will be looking to continue his fine form. The midfielder scored an outrageous chip against Sheffield United in their last Premier League match.

He was also substituted on for their FA Cup clash against Championship side Wycombe Wanderers where he bagged two goals including a skilful dribble and finish.

Previous meeting

Roberto Firmino saved the day for Liverpool in the reserve fixture. The Brazilian scored a 90th minute header to secure all three points for the Reds. However, Mourinho will be hoping to get his revenge this time around.

Where to watch on TV

The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 with coverage starting at 7pm and kick-off at 8pm.