Liverpool are looking to end their two-game winless run in the Premier League when they visit Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's late kick-off.
The division's early pacesetters have fallen short in their quest to be crowned champions after consecutive draws with Newcastle United and Fulham, but they still boast a two-point lead at the summit with a game in hand on their rivals heading into the weekend's fixtures. Victory in north London would be another major hurdle navigated by Arne Slott's impressive Reds.
The Merseysiders were in midweek action as they were secured victory over Southampton in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, setting up a last-four meeting with Sunday's opponents. Liverpool will be looking to deal a psychological blow to the Lilywhites ahead of the two-legged tie at the start of the new year.
Here's how Liverpool could line up at Tottenham Hotspur's stadium.
GK: Alisson – This will be Alisson's third game back from injury after he was rested in midweek in the Carabao Cup. The Brazilian has looked sharp since his return and is likely to be busy in the capital.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool's number 66 will be on high alert against Son Heung-min, with the South Korean having scored in his last five league games for the Reds. Any defensive wobble will be penalized.
CB: Joe Gomez – With Ibrahima Konate still missing from the Liverpool squadGomez has been the trusted man to replace him. The defender has been linked with a move to Spurs in the past but remains firmly part of Slott's plans.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – The imperious Dutchman was offered a rare day off on Wednesday ahead of a clash with former team-mate Dominic Solanke. The former Liverpool forward has never scored against the Reds and Van Dijk will be keen to ensure that record continues on Sunday.
LB: Kostas Tsimikas – Andy Robertson is available after serving his one-match ban in midweek following his red card against Fulham, but the Scot has been in disappointing form. The returning Kostas Tsimikas can start at Spurs.
DM: Ryan Gravenberch – Gravenberch was handed a tough task by Slott last weekend as Liverpool were reduced to ten men, but he did a sensational job in a number of positions against Fulham. He continues to go from strength to strength this season.
DM: Alexis McAllister – Mac Allister was not at his sharpest against Southampton in midweek after missing the Fulham clash through suspension. However, the South American rarely offers below 7/10 in a Liverpool shirt.
RW: Mohamed Salah – 12 goals against Spurs is an impressive record for the Egyptian, including one in the most recent meeting. Destiny Udogie will have a tough journey from the in-form winger.
AM: Curtis Jones – Jones saw red in this game last season and will want to last more than 26 minutes on this occasion. The midfielder has been in impressive form and will cause problems for Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr.
LW: Luis Diaz – Cody Gakpo appeared for more than an hour at St Mary's Stadium, suggesting Diaz will almost certainly start in north London. The Colombian's excellent form at the start of the season has slowed down a bit over the past month.
ST: Diego Jota – Jota was also sent off in this game last season as nine-man Liverpool lost controversial circumstances. The Portuguese proved his worth with a crucial equalizer off the bench during his injury comeback against Fulham.