Ahead of their Premier League clash, Spurs and Liverpool UAE-based fans give their verdict on the game.
To gain an insight into the mindset of the fans we asked UAE fans to share with us their predictions, likely line-ups and players to watch.
Do you agree with their predictions or have they missed the mark? And what do YOU think the outcome of the game will be?
Have your say by commenting below, using #360Fans on Twitter or getting in touch via Facebook.
Raad Jaboori, SPURS SUPPORTERS CLUB
There is always a great deal of expectation prior to a Spurs-Liverpool fixture, with both teams historically looking to play attractive, attacking football. This game should prove to be another classic with a wealth of creative players on both sides looking to impose themselves and make an impression.
It’s still too early in the season to conclusively tell how any team is going to get on, but Spurs have done well with four points out of six so far. We’ve played some good football but haven’t quite found the same rhythm we had in the middle of last season when we played some of the best football in the Premier League.
Liverpool are also still finding their feet after some new additions to their squad over the summer. For Spurs, Hugo Lloris (injury) and Moussa Dembele (suspension) are out. The rest of the squad is all available.
Football is always full of surprises and form does not always dictate the result. Fans and neutrals alike should look forward to an entertaining and exciting encounter.
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 26, 2016
PREDICTION: A 2-1 success for Spurs.
LIKELY XI: Lloris; Rose, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Walker; Dier, Alli, Wanyama; Janssen, Lamela; Kane.
TOTTENHAM PLAYER TO WATCH: Harry Kane – Big games call for big players to deliver. Harry Kane has already proved over the previous two seasons that he’s the man for the major occasions.
LIVERPOOL PLAYER TO FEAR: Philippe Coutinho – Immensely talented and possesses the knack for scoring important goals.
FAVOURITE SPURS-LIVERPOOL MOMENT: The last minute goal by Jurgen Klinsmann at Anfield in a 2-1 FA cup quarter final victory in 1995.
WHERE TO WATCH: The UAE Spurs’ home from home is the Locker Room Bar & Lounge at the Golden Tulip in Al Barsha.
Atul Nara, DUBAI REDS
New Season, new players, but the same old problems. Liverpool win the big games but are found missing for games against lowly opposition. We were amazing at times in attack against Arsenal but then almost threw it away with costly defending. Then, when expectations were high, the wheels came off against Burnley. We showed that we had no plan B if teams sit back against us and despite having 80% possession and 26 shots, we didn’t score and lost 2-0.
Mauricio Pochettino has built a wonderful squad at Spurs, who got so close last season but eventually ran out of steam in the title race. The players he has assembled are capable of putting any team away on their good day.
This will be a tight affair and the opening goal is going to be critical. If this fixture follows its history then we are in for goals, with 136 from previous encounters the third highest return in Premier League history.
Last season, both games ended in draws but the three previous games prior to last season were action-packed, with Liverpool taking wins in games that shipped 12 goals. In fact, Spurs have not tasted victory against Liverpool in their last seven league outings, something we hope continues on Saturday.
Klopp: "It's an exciting game [against Spurs]. I've seen a lot of good signs from us. I'm optimistic for the season. pic.twitter.com/Np5LC18V4m
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2016
PREDICTION: It’ll be close but Liverpool edge it 3 – 2.
LIKELY LIVERPOOL XI: Mignoelt; Clyne, Lovren, Matip, Milner; Wijnaldum, Lallana, Henderson; Mane, Coutinho; Firminho
LIVERPOOL PLAYER TO WATCH: Sadio Mane – The Senegalese star adds something this Liverpool side has been missing and is a player who makes things happen. His ability to turn at frightening pace is going to have defenders keeping a watchful eye on him. Klopp has rightfully taken the pressure off him, telling fans not to get carried away, but Pool fans are always looking for the “next Suarez” or “another Torres” and in Mane we may well have that.
SPURS PLAYER TO FEAR: Harry Kane – It’s been a slow start to the season for the Spurs hitman and August in the league is not a particularly good month for him, having never bagged an EPL goal in August. But I think his season is going to kick-off in style this weekend and he will take advantage of Liverpool’s lackluster defending.
WHERE TO WATCH: Liverpool fans can join the Reds at Goodfellas Bar at the Ramee Rose Hotel, TECOM. All are welcome, as are new members of the supporters club.
