Domestic football is back this weekend, but Liverpool are unfortunately nowhere to be seen as the FA Cup returns.

Liverpool, who suffered a shock defeat to Plymouth Argyle in the third round, sit out this weekend’s action and instead turn their focus to Wednesday, which will mark the last Merseyside Derby of the season.

As the game that gets the city bouncing edges ever closer, it has got people talking once again about Everton’s new stadium and the different dynamic that may bring with it between the two clubs.

For 133 years, Anfield and Goodison Park have been situated remarkably close to each other, as they sit either side of Stanley Park.

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On Wednesday, Everton will ‘cross the park’ for a final time, bringing an end to a saying that has defined football in Liverpool for decades.

A phrase that everyone connected to the club will understand.

Merseyside Derbies in these two stadiums have been taking place since 1894, so next season will signal the end of a tale between two stadiums that is rich in history and tradition.

This season, Everton scored a dramatic 95th minute equalizer thanks to a James Tarkowski volley that at the time could have proved to be costly in Liverpool’s pursuit of the Premier League title.

Fortunately, Arsenal’s struggles in front of goal continued in the games that followed the drama of that derby and Liverpool’s lead at the top has remained intact.

The game was a fitting end to the last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park.

Despite the rivalry between Liverpool and Everton, there is also a sense of respect between the two, and both sides could benefit from Everton’s new stadium.

Everton will play in front of the biggest crowds in their history and under David Moyes, their future looks less uncertain.

Liverpool should welcome a strong Everton as it could be hugely beneficial for the city.

As Atletico Madrid have shown, you can still succeed despite having a hugely successful neighbour, if you are run well on and off the pitch.

Whilst the new stadium will bring significant change, it should be viewed as a positive overall, and embraced by Liverpool and Everton alike as a good step forward.

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