Mark Lawrenson's Prediction for Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool (Sunday, 16:00 GMT)
Liverpool are without Steven Gerrard for the festive period because of injury, which is a massive blow for them.
This next month will give them an indication of how difficult it is going to be to replace him when his playing days are over.
The Reds are without Daniel Sturridge too, so it is just as well that Luis Suarez is in such dazzling form at the moment. He has been nothing short of sensational lately.
But I just think Tottenham have turned the corner. There was a massive over-reaction to their 6-0 defeat at Manchester City and, if you look at their performances and results since then, they have come good.
Spurs have had two good wins on the road at Fulham and Sunderland and I can see them making it three in a row with a win at White Hart Lane.
Liverpool have been very good at despatching teams at home but they have been inconsistent and dropped points away from Anfield. For me, you cannot under-estimate the impact that the loss Gerrard will have on them.
Lawro's prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Liverpool
Lawro has got his last three Spurs predictions spot-on...
Lawro's 2013-14 Predictions
Liverpool are without Steven Gerrard for the festive period because of injury, which is a massive blow for them.
This next month will give them an indication of how difficult it is going to be to replace him when his playing days are over.
The Reds are without Daniel Sturridge too, so it is just as well that Luis Suarez is in such dazzling form at the moment. He has been nothing short of sensational lately.
But I just think Tottenham have turned the corner. There was a massive over-reaction to their 6-0 defeat at Manchester City and, if you look at their performances and results since then, they have come good.
Spurs have had two good wins on the road at Fulham and Sunderland and I can see them making it three in a row with a win at White Hart Lane.
Liverpool have been very good at despatching teams at home but they have been inconsistent and dropped points away from Anfield. For me, you cannot under-estimate the impact that the loss Gerrard will have on them.
Lawro's prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Liverpool
Lawro has got his last three Spurs predictions spot-on...
Lawro's 2013-14 Predictions