Spurs v Liverpool – how to watch, team news, key information
Sat 18 December 2021, 20:11|
Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday (kick-off 4.30pm UK).
The Reds are chasing Manchester City at the top of the table, while we’ll be looking to maintain our unbeaten domestic run under Antonio Conte as we bid to keep up the pace with the top four, having not played since a 3-0 home win over Norwich City a fortnight ago.
Here’s all the key information you need to know...
How can I watch the game?
Sunday’s match gets underway at 4.30pm UK time and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
If you’re supporting us from outside the UK, the worldwide broadcast listings will advise whether the match is being shown in your area.
BBC Radio 5 Live will carry live audio commentary, as will our popular Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, which also features minute-by-minute text updates, goal alerts and stats.
Plus, don’t forget to tune in for free to N17 Live, our exclusive pre- and post-match show emanating from inside the stadium, on the website, app and across our official social media channels from 3.45pm UK.
You can also join our official Watchalong on Twitch – head to twitch.tv/tottenhamhotspur from 3.30pm UK.
How will the teams line up?
Antonio Conte revealed on Friday that we’re now down to two cases of COVID-19 within the squad following the recent outbreak.
On the injury front, Giovani Lo Celso is back and Antonio is hopeful over Sergio Reguilon after he came off during the first half of our win over Norwich last time out.
Defender Cristian Romero remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Liverpool have recently seen a handful of players sidelined over COVID-19 concerns, which could spill over into Sunday’s game.
Nathaniel Phillips (fractured cheekbone), Harvey Elliott (ankle) and Adrian (calf) are injured.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Paul Tierney will referee Sunday’s game, with Constantine Hatzidakis and Dan Cook as his assistants.
The fourth official will be Andre Marriner, with VAR duties occupied by Chris Kavanagh and assistant Dan Robathan.
We’ll be in our home kit – Lilywhite shirts with navy shorts and navy socks – with our goalkeeper in green.
Liverpool will play in all red, with their keeper in yellow.
How can I get the matchday programme?
Eric Dier is the cover star and subject of the main interview in Sunday’s official matchday programme. As always, it’ll be on sale at the game, priced at the usual £3.50, available from all Tap Inn counters around the stadium and external pods situated at Paxton House, the South Podium, Park Lane Square and Worcester Avenue.
Supporters not attending the match can order a copy online here, for delivery direct to your door.
What will the weather be like?
It’s forecast to be cloudy with light winds during the game, with temperatures at around seven degrees.
