Redknapp pinpoints potential ‘major problem’ in Liverpool title tilt

Jamie Redknapp thinks Tottenham could provide Liverpool with their biggest headache in their efforts to beat Manchester City to the Premier League title.

Jurgen Klopp’s side play Manchester United, Everton, Tottenham and Wolves at Anfield and face trips to Newcastle, Aston Villa and Southampton in their last seven Premier League fixtures.

A pulsating 2-2 draw against Man City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday did nothing to decide the title with the Citizens still one point ahead of Liverpool heading into the home straight.

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Out of all the matches left, Redknapp thinks the Reds could find their clash with Tottenham as their most significant test.

Redknapp told the Daily Mail: “I find this title race impossible to call. I’ve got this feeling Liverpool v Tottenham on May 7 will be significant. Can Klopp’s crew navigate that one? That might be the match which poses them a major problem. But what a rivalry this is.

“Some people say City pass the ball too much. Others adore that about them. Some people say Liverpool’s high energy is a thing of beauty. Others don’t think they play football that’s pretty enough. It’s like the age-old debate over who you prefer between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

“Whatever your view on City and Liverpool and their styles, I think we can all agree that it is incredible to watch these winners strut their stuff.”

And Redknapp thinks Liverpool supporters will have been “nervous” watching their team defend a high line against Manchester City.

Redknapp added: “Both sides stood by their philosophies. The high line of Liverpool should come with a Government health warning — I bet there were more than a few fans in Merseyside who were nervous seeing all of that space in behind their back four.

“Liverpool are so good at playing that way but when you’re facing forwards as rapid and relentless as City’s, it can be a killer. Raheem Sterling thought he had got the winner but his shoulder was just behind.

“Klopp will probably tell us that’s an example of his system working to perfection — the defence held its line and Sterling was off. But my word, it can be nervy to watch.”