Everton manager David Moyes has been handed a double injury boost ahead of facing Liverpool in the Premier League next midweek with two players returning to training a few days before his side's trip to Anfield.

Iliman Ndiaye has been absent since hobbling off in the Goodison Park edition of the derby a few weeks ago.

It remains to be seen whether or not either player can be involved in the game against Liverpool, which comes next Wednesday.

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Arne Slot's men will want to come out on top in the derby having been penned back to a 2-2 draw in February's rearranged fixture.

Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool, is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver at the end of the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park.

What exactly has been said or what has happened, I just told you there is an ongoing process and I don't want to disturb that."

No matter the outcome in the Anfield derby, Liverpool is in a virtually unassailable position in the Premier League table

The Gunners face Fulham on Tuesday and then travel to Goodison Park on Saturday of next week.

Liverpool.com says: No matter who lines up for either side at Anfield, Liverpool will win the game if it plays to its proper potential
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