For Reds supporters, the fixture will never have the enduring allure or significance of a Merseyside derby or a meeting with Manchester United.
But for fans of a certain vintage, this game resonates more than most others.
It’s no secret that Liverpool have built something of a very modern rivalry with the Londoners over the past 15 years or so.
The origins can be traced back to 2004 when Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez arrived on these shores and quickly struck up a competition that veered well away from a friendly one.
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