Our man David Maddock has filed this ahead of the game:
You have to hand it to Brendan Rodgers, he's not going to die wondering.
The safe option here, with top spot at stake against a Spurs side likely to flood midfield, would be to retain Joe Allen and press hard in the middle.
The Reds boss has never done safe though, and there is nothing but admiration for the fact he has boldly stated his belief his attacking players are better than the vistors'.For the first time in five matches, he has gone with Sterling and Coutinho together. The last occasion? That nerve-shredding 4-3 against Swansea.
So you have been warned. But remember, this is the side that beat Arsenal 5-1, and the same formation (if not quite personnel) that thrashed Tottenham on their own ground.
If Liverpool have been bold, then you argue Tim Sherwood has been even braver, because there doesn't seem anything suspiciously like a defensive midfielder in his line up, and the strategy would appear to continue to be a defensive high line.
Anyone who remembers the chasing Sterling gave to the unfortunate Kyle Naughton at Whute Hart Lane (and is of the Red persuasion) will relish that.
But there is a school of thought which suggests the best way to unsettle Liverpool is to go at them. Villa got a point here doing that, Swansea so nearly did. Seriously, it could be any score. 5-4 anyone?!
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