Team news,manager quotes, facts and stats ahead of Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool's Premier League clash on Sunday.
TEAM NEWS
Harry Redknapp will revert to his first-choice XI after resting a number of key players for clash at PAOK Salonika. Rafael van der Vaart (hamstring), Aaron Lennon (groin) and William Gallas (calf) are making good progress in their recovery from injury and could play some part. Steven Pienaar (groin), Tom Huddlestone (ankle) and Ledley King (knee) face fitness tests but Michael Dawson (Achilles) is out and Sandro (knee) is unlikely to be risked despite returning to light training following a knee injury.
Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson will miss the match at White Hart Lane after a recurrence of a hamstring injury last weekend. Captain Steven Gerrard is nearing a return to fitness after six months out following a groin operation but he may not be risked. Defender Martin Kelly is also close to a recall after coming back from a hamstring injury.
MANAGER QUOTES
Harry Redknapp: "Yes, Carlo (Cudincini) played well (in the Europa League goalless draw against PAOK Salonika), but Brad Friedel has been fantastic. At the moment, in the Premier League, Brad has the jersey. I think he's been magnificent. I'm lucky. We've got three top goalkeepers here."
Kenny Dalglish: "There are lots of things that have been pleasing for everyone. The supporters, the staff, the players - everybody. As we always say, if we stick together we are going to be a formidable unit."
MATCH FACTS
Since taking over, Harry Redknapp has overseen five wins in seven games in all competitions for Spurs against Liverpool.
There has been a penalty awarded in each of the last four Premier League matches between Tottenham and Liverpool.
Jamie Carragher has scored the same number of Premier League goals for Liverpool as he has for Tottenham
Defeat last time out against Manchester City ended a run of 17 Premier League home games without a loss for Spurs, but they have won just one of their last five at White Hart Lane.
Spurs have conceded as many goals (14) in their last six home matches as they did in the previous 25 matches at White Hart Lane.
Spurs have won the last three home games against Liverpool by a 2-1 scoreline and their previous victory back in January 2004 was also by that score.
Liverpool have kept just one clean sheet in their last seven Premier League matches.
Liverpool have won 35 corners this term, more than any other team in the Premier League.
The Reds have allowed their opponents the joint-fewest shots on target against them than any team in the Premier League (11).
Tottenham have allowed their opponents more shots on target against them than any other side in the Premier League.
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