Carra: We can set record straight
Jamie Carragher believes Tottenham have been the Barclays Premier League's most impressive team this season - but claims the Reds will be short of neither confidence nor motivation when Harry Redknapp's men visit Anfield on Monday.
After a poor start to their 2011-12 campaign, Spurs have risen to third in the division and currently trail leaders Manchester City by just five points.
Liverpool were a notable scalp at White Hart Lane in September, when the visitors lost Charlie Adam and Martin Skrtel to red cards and went on to lose 4-0.
Tottenham also prevailed on their last visit to Anfield in May, though it was their first victory at the stadium in 17 attempts.
Carragher hopes the frustration of these results will spur on the Reds come Monday night as they look to complete a treble of recent victories over the top three.
"Spurs have probably been the most impressive team in the league for me this season," he said.
"I know they aren't top but they're great to watch. They play great football, very fast paced and they certainly showed that against us at White Hart Lane. That was our biggest defeat of the season and something we want to rectify.
"The game changed a bit towards the end when we were down to nine men and the scoreline flattered them to a certain extent but they played really well that day. We didn't start well enough and they caught us out.
"They also won at Anfield towards the end of last season. That's probably in the mind as much as anything. We realise we're playing against one of the best teams in the league and it's going to be very difficult.
"But we have proved in the last two home games, against the two teams above Tottenham, that we're more than a match for anyone in the country."
The 39 clashes between Liverpool and Tottenham in the Premier League era have produced 109 goals - more than any other Reds fixture apart from Newcastle (112).
One man desperate for Spurs not to add to this tally is Pepe Reina, who after our 3-0 win over Wolves on Tuesday is the league's joint top clean sheeter.
Such defensive solidity has helped the Reds stay in touch with the top four despite the frustration of several home draws.
With just four points separating Liverpool from Chelsea in fourth, Carragher thinks Champions League football is a real possibility next term.
He said: "The situation will change all the way between now and May.
"At times we've been in there, at times we've been out of it. We've just got to stay within touching distance and focus on ourselves.
"We've got Chelsea at home towards the end of the season and hopefully that game will prove to be vital.
"Some people thought there might be a come down in the performance at Wolves after the games against the Manchester clubs.
"But the lads came out fighting against a team fighting for their lives and it was a great performance."