243rd Merseyside Derby: Liverpool vs. Everton Live Blog
Liverpool are finally back in action as they cross the park to face Everton in the 243rd Merseyside Derby. We’re live to bring you the latest from Anfield, where kickoff is set for 12.30pm (UK) and the referee is Craig Pawson. Today’s blog is run by Sam Millne, get involved by Tweeting @thisisanfield, @sam_millne & in the comments below.
Liverpool Lineup
Liverpool will be led by Alisson in goal, with Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, and Tsimikas making up the back four. Mac Allister, Gravenberch, and Szoboszlai will start in midfield, while Salah, Jota, and Diaz will lead the attack. Kelleher, Gomez, Matip, Quansah, Scanlon, McConnell, Endo, Elliott, and Nunez are on the bench.
Everton Lineup
Everton will start with Pickford in goal, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, and Mykolenko making up the back four. McNeil, Onana, Garner, and Harrison will start in midfield, while Doucoure and Calvert-Lewin will lead the attack. Virginia, Keane, Godfrey, Patterson, Gueye, Chermiti, Dobbin, Danjuma, and Beto are on the bench.
Match Preview
This is the 243rd Merseyside Derby and the first since October 2020 when Liverpool won 2-2 at Goodison Park. Liverpool have been in good form since then and are currently top of the Premier League table. Everton have also been in good form and are currently fifth in the table. Both teams will be looking for a win today to keep their good form going.
Liverpool have a slight edge over Everton in this fixture having won 92 of the previous 242 matches compared to Everton’s 78 wins. The last time these two teams met at Anfield was in March 2019 when Liverpool won 5-2. Liverpool will be looking to replicate that result today and keep their good form going.
The atmosphere at Anfield today will be electric as both teams look to take all three points. Liverpool will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table while Everton will be looking to close the gap between them and the top four. It promises to be an exciting match and we’ll be bringing you all the latest updates right here.
Live Updates
We’ll be bringing you all the latest updates from Anfield as the match progresses. Keep checking back for all the goals, chances, cards and more as Liverpool take on Everton in the 243rd Merseyside Derby.