Liverpool welcome Tottenham to Anfield on Sunday in the most mouth-watering of this weekend's Premier League clashes.
Jurgen Klopp's side currently lead the Premier League, while Tottenham's own title chances have been dented by a run of three defeats in four league games.
But who among their two squads would make a combined team? Here we attempts to pick the best from Merseyside and north London to form one formidable XI.
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Hugo Lloris is Tottenham's captain and the man who last summer led France to their second World Cup triumph in Russia.
But he remains prone to error. So does Alisson, of course. The Brazilian has had a far from flawless first campaign at Liverpool.
But at just 26, Alisson has the makings of the complete goalkeeper and has kept more clean sheets than any of his rivals this season.
Right back: Trent Alexander-Arnold
Kieran Trippier was impressive for both Tottenham and England last year but has this season struggled to replicate that form.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, on the other hand, is getting better and better. Along with Andy Robertson, he has become a crucial attacking outlet for the Reds. And his delivery is now among their most potent weapons.
He remains sound defensively, too, having recovered from last season's humbling at the hands of Marcus Rashford.
Centre back: Toby Alderweireld
Toby Alderweireld is constantly linked with a move away from north London, so important is he to Tottenham's back line.
Brilliant with his feet and in the air, Alderweireld is the best of Tottenham's defenders and keeps Joe Gomez out of this XI, too.
Gomez was forming a brilliant partnership with Van Dijk before injury curtailed his season. Still only 21, he is maturing into a formidable centre back.
Centre back: Virgil van Dijk
A defensive colossus who, with Alisson and Co, has turned Liverpool from a charity for goalscorers to among the most impregnable sides in the league.
Not just the league's best defender, Van Dijk is calmness personified and has become a much-needed leader for Liverpool.
Jan Vertonghen and Davison Sanchez would also improve almost any team in the division, but Van Dijk is the cream of the crop.
Left back: Andy Robertson
'I am still tired looking at him... incredible.' So said Jose Mourinho in December after, once again, Andy Robertson ran and ran to help Liverpool pick up three points.
The industrious Scot has become a cult hero on Merseyside, as well as a crucial weapon both in attack and defence for Liverpool.
Danny Rose, meanwhile, has re-earned the trust of Pochettino and will pose Alexander-Arnold problems on Sunday. But he is not consistent enough to usurp Robertson.
Centre midfield: Fabinho
It spoke volumes about Fabinho's rise in recent months that Klopp's decision to leave him out in Munich was met with incredulity among many Reds fans.
The Brazilian had a slow start to life on Merseyside but has since adapted to Klopp's style, bringing physicality, poise and positional smartness to the Liverpool midfield.
Harry Winks is also developing into a brilliant player for Spurs, but like Victor Wanyama and Jordan Henderson, he struggles to find a place in this three.
Centre midfield: Christian Eriksen
It's no wonder Real Madrid are chasing Christian Eriksen, Tottenham's creative engine and chief lock-picker.
The Dane has (once again) been a constant source of quality during a turbulent season for Tottenham.
It's no surprise no Spurs player has more assists than him this year. It's just incredible to think he's only 27.
Centre midfield: Dele Alli
It's a mark of Alli's meteoric rise in recent years that this season's return of seven goals and five assists is evidence of a below par campaign.
Injuries have stunted his development this season, but Alli will remain key to Spurs and England for years to come.
With quick feet and a sharp mind, Alli is good enough to keep Gini Wijnaldum out of this team, despite the Dutchman's growing importance to Liverpool.
Right wing: Mo Salah
Don't let seven games without a goal persuade you Mo Salah is anything other than Liverpool's talisman.
Following his whirlwind first season on Merseyside, Salah remains Liverpool's attacking linchpin. Only Sadio Mane can match his 17 league goals, and only Andy Robertson can boast more than Salah's eight assists.
Even as the goals have dried up in recent weeks, Salah is still at the heart of Liverpool's play. He will rediscover his form in front of goal soon, class is permanent after all.
Left wing: Sadio Mane
It's all a manager can ask for: when one player hits a sticky patch, another steps up to fill the void. In recent months, the often streaky Sadio Mane has become that man at Anfield.
Twelve goals in twelve games have come at the perfect time for Liverpool, and have come on the back of Mane's own struggles earlier in the season.
It's a mark of his incredible form that he keeps Son Heung-min out of this team.
Striker: Harry Kane
Roberto Firmino is the man who can turn this Liverpool front three - and their entire team - into a machine greater than the sum of its parts.
But, by his own brilliant standards, the Brazilian has been short of his best this season. Harry Kane has also seen his momentum stunted by injury earlier this year.
Yet the England captain has still netted 24 goals in 36 appearances and remains among the deadliest forwards in the division.
Viswajiithmessi
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LoL I think Salah doesn't deserve to be there considering his form of late and I would replace him with the second most dangerous Korean on Earth
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