Liverpool could rise to the top of the Premier League when they face Tottenham in the race for the title with Manchester City.
The Reds will be in a lively mood after reaching the Champions League final for the third time in three seasons. They beat Villarreal in the last four with a 5-2 overall victory.
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In fact, the chances of an unprecedented quadruple remain very high.
Meanwhile, City have to recover from their devastating loss to Real Madrid in the semifinals of the European Cup.
After we were about to create a clash with Liverpool in Paris, when they led 5-3 at the Santiago Bernabeu, two goals in so many minutes after the added time from Real led to overtime.
Karim Benzema then calmly scored a penalty to send the team to Pep Guardiola that the wait for the first Champions League continues.
Of course, City can’t afford a hangover – with the Premier League the only silver piece they can win in this campaign.
But when they face West Ham on Sunday, Liverpool could have two points ahead at the top.
This is because the Reds meet Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Saturday night (19.45).
Liverpool has the luxury of a fully prepared team from which to choose again against the troops of Antonio Conte.
Roberto Firmino is back in training and will probably take his place on the bench.
Roberto Firmino celebrates Liverpool’s victory at Inter with Jurgen Klopp. Photo: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP via Getty Images
However, Tottenham has its problems as it fights for the Champions League final – with four confirmed absentees.
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Sergio Regilon doubts to play for the Spurs again this season.
The defender has a groin injury and has not trained.
Conte told reporters: “He is not available. He didn’t train with us.
“Honestly, I don’t know, it’s only two weeks if it’s possible for him to come back.”
Matt Doherty has become a key player since Conte’s arrival in June.
However, the former Wolves full-back suffered a knee injury at the end of last season.
Jafet Tanganga suffered a similar problem last month and underwent surgery. It will not be available again until next season.
Nor did Oliver Skip. The midfielder also went under the knife due to a problem in the groin area.
As a result, Tottenham have only 15 senior players to visit Anfield.
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