Tottenham Hotspur will look to end an encouraging week with a happy ending on Sunday afternoon when they host Liverpool in the Premier League.
Tottenham kicked things off with a 5-0 thrashing of Southampton, then followed up their success on the south coast with a messy but important win. Victory over Manchester United 4-3 In the Carabao Cup quarter-final midweek. Dethroning league leaders Liverpool on Sunday would be the perfect Christmas gift for the club's fans.
Ange Postecoglou is still wrestling with Mt Injuries In north London, many of which influence his defensive choices. If there is one team in the division that would expose a weak backline, it is Arne Slott's high-flying Liverpool team.
Here's how Tottenham He could line up this weekend.
Goalkeeper: Fraser Forster – The veteran, who replaces the injured Guglielmo Vicario, was consistent until his departure Midweek surrenderLiverpool are likely to press him intensely after two blunders in the Carabao Cup.
Right-back: Pedro Porro – Boro is always an attacking threat for Tottenham and you wouldn't bet against his contribution in the final third on Sunday. However, the likes of Cody Jacobo and Luis Diaz could expose his defensive shortcomings.
Centre-back: Radu Dragosin – Although he has not always been convincing in a Tottenham shirt, Dragosin put in a largely solid performance in midweek despite conceding three goals. The Romanian's decision-making will be tested by the intelligent Diogo Jota.
Midfielder: Archie Gray – Gray has been used in a variety of roles this season but is currently operating at centre-back while Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies recover from injury. Sunday will prove his toughest challenge.
LB: Destiny Udoji – The Italian missed the midweek Carabao Cup triumph with a minor injury Against Southampton. However, Postecoglou confirmed that Udogie should be available on Sunday.
Direct message: Bab Matar Saar – Sarr's performance levels have been very impressive this season and the midfielder put in another assertive display in midweek. He'll have to turn his defensive mind on him Liverpool.
DM: Yves Bissouma – The relationship between Sarr and Bissouma has blossomed recently, and Postecoglou will be keen for them to dominate the midfield battle against Liverpool with their flexibility and physicality.
Right wing: Dejan Kulusevski – With James Maddison too good to be left out of the team long-term, Kulusevski has returned to his right-winger role in recent matches. He has scored in each of his last four matches.
AM: James Madison – Madison returned to the competition with a series of excellent performances. He scored twice last weekend at St Mary's during another eye-catching performance.
Left wing: Son Heung-min – The South Korean has scored in each of his last five meetings with Liverpool and will look to capitalize on Trent Alexander-Arnold's lapses in concentration. He is unlikely to score directly from a corner kick as he did in midweek.
ST: Dominic Solanke – The former Liverpool striker will be desperate to punish his old club after failing to score in eight meetings with the Reds during his days at Bournemouth. Confidence will be high after two goals in midweek.
