The Premier League returns to action after a two-week international break and it starts with a bang with the 228th Merseyside derby. Liverpool host Everton in what is sure going to be an intriguing clash with both sides having decent form on their side.
The match is from 12:30 PM on Saturday and kicks off the Premier League weekend. Anfield will be buzzing with excitement as Jurgen Klopp’s team looks to do the double over their rivals.
The last time these two sides met, it was a late Sadio Mane goal that gave the Reds a 1-0 win at Goodison Park and Liverpool fans will be happy if they win by the same scoreline once again.
Derbies don’t really end up with great flowing football and it could all come down to one chance that should fall to the feet of the right player, something that Liverpool were fortunate with last time.
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Liverpool have their issues with Daniel Sturridge being be a major doubt for the game. The Englishman hasn’t been in the best of form and his fitness has let the side down this season. The international break did come at the right time for the home side as captain Jordan Henderson could return to the team along with Divock Origi
Everton are without Seamus Coleman after the horrific injury he picked up against Wales. It is also being reported that the Toffees would be without Morgan Schneiderlin and James McCarthy due to injuries.
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Liverpool did pick an empathic 4-0 win in the corresponding fixture last season and the Toffees have not beaten the Reds at Anfield since 1999.
The last time Everton beat Liverpool was in 2010 and that too was at Goodison and the Reds will be looking to ensure they don’t lose again as they want to keep the pressure on for a top-four place.
Everton might not be in the running for a Champions League position but Ronald Koeman would want to prove his side have made considerable gains on their neighbours.
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