A match slated as part of a thrilling ‘Super Sunday’, the anticipated encounter between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur is poised to be anything but extraordinary.
With only three games remaining, both teams find themselves battling for no particular cause.
Once contenders in the Premier League race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City, Jurgen Klopp’s side saw their title hopes diminish after a defeat to Everton in the Merseyside Derby and a lackluster draw against West Ham.
Any remnants of optimism were dashed following Arsenal’s victory over Bournemouth and City’s dominating 5-1 win against Wolves last Saturday, underscoring the frontrunners’ determination not to drop points and seal their top positions.
In contrast, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur endured a rollercoaster season, initially soaring high with comparisons to Arsenal’s Invincibles and a substantial lead in the standings, only to stumble dramatically down the stretch.
A potential fourth consecutive loss looms for Spurs should they falter at Anfield, marking a disappointing conclusion to their campaign, with Europa League qualification more likely than a spot in the Champions League.
Once deemed pivotal in the title race and Champions League battle against Aston Villa, Tottenham now faces Liverpool in what is essentially a meaningless fixture as the season winds down.
Despite the lack of stakes, the hosts are still expected to emerge victorious.