Liverpool v Spurs – how to watch, team news, key information
Fri 06 May 2022, 20:47|
Tottenham Hotspur
We’ve a huge match at Anfield on Saturday evening (7.45pm UK), with both top four and title implications in the mix.
We’ll be determined to claim maximum points to aid our bid to climb back into the top four and secure Champions League football for next term, while the Reds are looking to continue challenging Manchester City as the race to lift the league’s trophy really hots up going into the last few games of the season.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the match...
How can I watch the game?
Saturday’s clash at Anfield kicks-off at 7.45pm and will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1, while BBC Radio 5 Live will have live match commentary.
Remember, you can also follow every kick of the action via our live Match Centre here on the website and app, complete with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats.
If you’re following us from outside the UK, check out the overseas broadcast listings to see if the match is being televised where you are.
In addition, our official Watchalong on Twitch is available from 6.45pm UK.
How will the teams line up?
Sergio Reguilon will again be absent for us over a groin issue.
He joins Matt Doherty, Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga on the sidelines.
Joel Matip, Jordan Henderson and Luis Diaz could return to the starting line-up for Liverpool.
Roberto Firmino is back in training after a foot injury, but will need to be assessed to determine whether he’s fit enough to take part this weekend.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Saturday’s referee at Anfield will be Michael Oliver.
He’ll be assisted by Stuart Burt and Simon Bennett, with Martin Atkinson serving as the fourth official.
VAR will be looked after by Darren England, with Marc Perry as his assistant.
Both teams will play in their regular home colours – Liverpool in all red with us in white shirts with navy shorts and navy socks.
The hosts’ goalkeeper will play in green with ours in the alternative yellow strip.
What will the weather be like?
There’ll be light cloud and light winds in Liverpool on Saturday night according to the forecast, with temperatures expected to be around 14 degrees.
