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CloseSlot preparing Liverpool for 'battle' ahead of historic Merseyside derby

Premier League leaders Liverpool face Everton at Goodison Park tonight in what is the famed stadium’s final Merseyside derby.

Follow all the latest build-up, team news and updates from Goodison Park below:



Everton face Liverpool in the Premier League, with kick-off at 7:30pm | Live on TNT SportsEverton XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner, Doucoure; Lindstrom, Ndiaye, BetoLiverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, DiazThe game will be the last Merseyside derby to take place at Goodison ParkLiverpool have a chance to go nine points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier LeagueSecond half maestros

Liverpool have scored at least five more second-half goals than any other side in the Premier League this season, despite playing a match fewer than all but one of them.

Mike Jones12 February 2025 19:15

Red hot Ndiaye

Iliman Ndiaye could become the first Everton player to score in four consecutive Premier League appearances since Richarlison in March 2021.

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Mike Jones12 February 2025 19:10

David Moyes ready to bridge Everton-Liverpool divide starting with historic Merseyside derby

He harked back to Lee Carsley’s winner in 2004, to the game Andy Johnson eviscerated Liverpool two years later.

He recalled the time when, as he said, the refereeing was more lenient.

Mike Jones12 February 2025 19:05

Can Everton score versus Liverpool?

Everton have led 3-0 at half-time in both of their last two Premier League home games.

But, they face a brilliant Liverpool side tonight.

Mike Jones12 February 2025 19:00

Liverpool's exceptional away form

Liverpool are unbeaten in 19 Premier League matches, winning 14 and drawing five.

They are yet to lose a top-flight away fixture this season, earning 30 points from a possible 36.

Mike Jones12 February 2025 18:55

'131 years after an Everton win comes the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park'

“So, 131 years after a 3-0 Everton win, comes the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

“Now he is back and while both clubs lost in the FA Cup at the weekend, Everton have won their last three league games.”

Richard Jolly at Goodison Park12 February 2025 18:53

Slot's ruthless side

In contrast to Everton’s struggles, Arne Slot's team have scored in each of their last 19 league games.

Mike Jones12 February 2025 18:50

Pre-match thoughts from Arne Slot

The Liverpool boss said: "I look forward to every game we play but this is definitely a special one.

We know our competitors are able to win many games in a row as well.”

Mike Jones12 February 2025 18:45

Troubles in front of goal

Everton have scored just 23 goals in as many Premier League matches this season - only the bottom two, Ipswich and Southampton, have fewer.

However, only Liverpool and Nottingham Forest have kept more than Everton's total of nine clean sheets in this season's top flight.

Mike Jones12 February 2025 18:45

Everton's Premier League wins at Goodison

Intriguingly, Everton have only managed 10 wins over Liverpool at Goodison Park in the Premier league era.
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