Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen. (Photo : Getty Images)
Rising squad Tottenham Hotspur (3-1-4, 13 points) is set to host Liverpool FC (3-2-3, 12 points) and its new manager, Jürgen Klopp, in a Premier League 2015-2016 match at the White Hart Lane on Saturday, October 17.
The Spurs, who are unbeaten in their last seven games since their opening day loss to Manchester United, are coming off a 2-2 draw with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on October 4, as per SkySports.
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen scored a brace for Mauricio Pochettino's side at the 27th and 65th minutes to salvage the draw after an own goal by Harry Kane pushed the Swans on top, 2-1, half an hour into the game.
The Reds are going to parade a new bench tactician in the person of former Borussia Dortmund manager Klopp in this match versus Tottenham. The 48-year-old manager was hired last Thursday, October 8 during the international break.
Sacked coach Brendan Rodger's last game for the Reds was a 1-1 Merseyside derby with Everton at the Goodison Park also on October 4.
Liverpool forward Danny Ings drew first blood at the 41st minute, but Toffees striker Romelu Lukaku immediately equalized the game right before the halftime break, via Fox Sports.
While Klopp is a welcome replacement at Anfield, the German coach admitted that it would take time before the Reds become a legitimate contender once again. Expect him to shake off his coaching rust in this first game back at the sidelines after a four-month hiatus.
The predicted result is a tough 2-1 escape for Tottenham.
Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Lloris; Alderweireld, Walker, Davies, Vertonghen; Chadli, Lamela; Eriksen, Dier, Alli; Kane
Liverpool starting lineup (3-4-1-2 formation): Mignolet; Sakho, Can, Skrtel; Leiva, Clyne, Moreno, Milner; Sturridge; Coutinho, Ings
