Liverpool vs Spurs: Pochettino faces critical Anfield test

Spurs have a dire record against Liverpool and his players are tired – but can they afford to drop points on Saturday?

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Tottenham's trip to Liverpool on Saturday has been described as their most important trip to Anfield in 43 years. The match could have a significant impact on the title race.

With Spurs playing before Leicester they will be desperate to put the Foxes under pressure with a victory. Defeat would hand Leicester the opportunity to open up an eight-point gap at the top of the table with six games to go.

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