There’s no rest for the bad (very dangerous) as Liverpool and Tottenham face off at the top of the standings on Saturday (watch live at 12:30 p.m. ET on USA Network and stream online via NBCSports.com).
Liverpool and Spurs are second and fourth in the Premier League table and are separated in Joe Prince-Wright’s latest Premier League table.
Ange Postecoglou’s high-flying and unbeaten start to the PL season includes four wins and two draws as Spurs’ young project remains just two points behind Jurgen Klopp’s rejuvenated Liverpool.
Spurs had a week off after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the north London derby, while Liverpool were much changed from Wednesday’s win over Leicester City in the League Cup.
James Maddison’s position is one to watch as the Tottenham playmaker shares Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Wolves’ Pedro Neto for the Premier League’s top-scoring season with four assists. How to watch Tottenham vs Liverpool live league time
Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday (September 30)
TV Channel: USA Network
Live Stream: Watch online at NBCsports.com
Focus on Tottenham
Maddison has been in the starting XI since joining Tottenham and Heung-min Son has done an admirable job filling Harry Kane’s boots. The South Korean star was a true leader, filling the nets with five goals as well. Only Erling Haaland has more.
OUT: Rodrigo Bentancur (torn ACL), Ivan Perisic (knee), Ryan Sessegnon (travel), Bryan Gil (groin), Alfie Whiteman (ankle), Brennan Johnson (travel) | Questionable: Giovani Lo Celso (trip), James Maddison (knee)
Focus on LiverpoolÂ
Mohamed Salah has been spectacular this pre-season, leading the league in assists and big chances, but Darwin Nunez has been almost as impressive for the Reds, leading the PL in shots per 90 minutes. Virgil van Dijk also returned to top form with a PL best 3.3 interceptions per 90.
OUT: Thiago Alcantara (groin) | Questionable: Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring)
