Hello and welcome to LIVE coverage of Liverpool v Tottenham from Anfield! This game could have a crucial bearing on the Premier League title race as Tottenham look to narrow the five-point gap behind Leicester City, who play Southampton at home on Sunday.

Mignolet almost gets stranded outside his box, but does well with a clearing header.

Both managers will be reasonably happy with how the game has panned out in the early stages. Spurs have looked the more threatening and have dominated central midfield, but Liverpool have been happy to let them as they are intending to sit deep and play on the counter-attack.

The Anfield faithful scream their disbelief as a free-kick goes against Can on Dembele, but the Liverpool man did clearly drag the Belgian back, which was spotted by the ref.

A loose ball falls invitingly for Milner in the box, but he delays pulling the trigger and his shot is blocked. Coutinho tries to rescue the opportunity as the Tottenham defence scramble to get back into shape, but his shot is comfortably saved by Lloris.

Lallana takes an extra touch as he waits for support to join him on a Liverpool counter, but Spurs get bodies back and turn the ball behind for a corner.

Eriksen stings the palms of Mignolet with a snap shot after good work by Son and Walker. It was straight at the Liverpool stopper, who did well to push it clear of the waiting Kane.

The atmosphere at Anfield is rocking, but it's Spurs who are embracing the occasion the better so far.

The visitors are trying to stamp their style on the game early on, denying Liverpool space in midfield and stretching the home defence by pushing the full-backs high.

Alderweireld mops up at the back as Liverpool look to launch a counter-attack. Unsurprisingly for a game involving two teams with such similar styles, the tempo of the opening couple of minutes has been frenetic.

Spurs have started the game the brighter of the two and almost get Son in behind the Liverpool defence.

Liverpool get the game underway, kitted out in their usual all-red. Spurs in their traditional home colours of lilywhite and navy.

As the echoes of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' fade and the players line up in the Anfield sunshine, here's a reminder of today's teams:

Liverpool: Mignolet; Clyne, Lovren, Sakho, Moreno; Can, Henderson, Milner; Lallana, Coutinho, Sturridge.

Spurs: Lloris; Walker, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Rose; Dier, Dembele; Eriksen, Son, Alli; Kane.

That stirring/cringe worthy (delete as appropriate) Spurs montage underlines just how big this game is for tonight’s visitors. Win and they will be hot on Leicester’s tails. Lose and Arsenal will be just three points behind with Leicester handed the opportunity to go eight clear at the top.