LIVE: Liverpool vs Tottenham
Table-topping Liverpool entertain Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.The match at Anfield in Liverpool, United Kingdom, kicks off at 4:30pm (15:30 GMT).A point for the Reds will secure them the title with four games to spare.Tottenham are two places above the relegation zone but 16 points clear of the third-bottom team with a game in hand.Defending champions Manchester City are fourth in the league, 18 points behind Liverpool, who have played a game fewer.Keep up to date: Follow Al Jazeera Sport on our website and on X for the latest news, features and live events from around the world.
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Date: 14m ago (12:45 GMT)
Title: Sunday in the Premier League
Content: Our featured game is one of two Premier League fixtures on Sunday.
We'll also keep you up-to-date throughout the day with the early kickoff between Bournemouth and Manchester United.
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Date: 29m ago (12:30 GMT)
Title: Welcome to our live coverage
Content: Hello, welcome, and thanks for joining our live coverage of Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur.
The Reds can claim the Premier League title in front of their home crowd with a draw.
Tottenham are battling for pride with their position just two places above the relegation zone, although they are all but safe from the drop.
I'm Kevin Hand, and I'll bring you the live build-up, including the team news and analysis, as well as the photo coverage of the day.
Manasi Pathak will bring you our comprehensive text commentary stream.
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