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27th Aug 2016

Jurgen Klopp makes two vibrant changes for Tottenham clash

Should be a cracker

Patrick McCarry

These two sides have served up some fizzing fare in recent weeks.

Neither Liverpool nor Tottenham have started the season roaring but a victory today for either side could see them top the table, for a few hours at least.

Jurgen Klopp has made two changes from the side that featured in the League Cup win over Burton Albion midweek. Gini Wijnaldum and Philippe Coutinho return to the starting line-up in place of Emre Can and Divock Origi.

Both Wijnaldum and Coutinho are attack-minded players, and both played key roles in the 4-3 league-opening win over Arsenal as did Sadio Mané, who now appears to be over his shoulder issue.

Klopp is keeping Daniel Sturridge in reserve while James Milner continues at left back after replacing Alberto Moreno for the defeat to Burnley.

Injury to goalkeeper Hugo Lloris aside, Tottenham are at full strength. Harry Kane captains the side and leads the line while Erik Lamela will be hoping to give him as much attacking support as possible after a bright start to the season.

Tottenham have the likes of Ben Davies and new Dutch striker Vincent Janssen on their subs’ bench, as they look to build on last week’s narrow victory over Crystal Palace

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