After two and a half weeks of waiting, Liverpool is finally back in action today, and it couldn't get much bigger as the Reds host Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.

Having been away for so long, Arne Slot will be eager to shake off the defeats that saw his side's treble and double hopes ended just before the international break as quickly as possible.

It should be a momentous run of fixtures, with Slot's side a maximum of 16 points away from securing the Premier League title.

A win today would take them another step closer to the crown, although David Moyes' side will certainly not be a pushover, having gone unbeaten in the league since he returned to the dugout.

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Follow all the build-up and team news ahead of the Merseyside derby with our live updates below.

Michael Plant

Let's switch things up

Enough transfer news for one day, let's focus on today's main event: the Merseyside derby.

James Findlater

Slot admits he may break promise

Arne Slot has reignited the flames ahead of the Merseyside derby by refusing to promise he won’t land himself in trouble when Liverpool takes on Everton later.

Slot showed remorse for his angry confrontation with referee Michael Oliver after the game at Goodison in February, although the Liverpool boss isn’t ruling out a repeat when the two sides meet again later, telling Sky Sports:

I said I hope that I will act differently next time.

I cannot promise that, but I also think I’m never going to experience the same eight minutes as I experienced over there.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is making no promises ahead of the Merseyside derby (Image: Sky Sports)

James Findlater

Alexander Isak '50/50' for transfer

Alexander Isak is "50/50" to leave Newcastle in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano (via TBR Football).

The striker has been linked with Liverpool and Arsenal, with both clubs needing a new frontman, and few have caught the eye like Isak this season.

Discussing the chances of Arsenal getting a new striker, Romano suggested it was still up in the air whether he would stay put at Newcastle, whereas he tipped both Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres to make moves.

Alexander Isak is being linked with summer moves to both Arsenal and Liverpool (Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

James Findlater

Joao Gomes offer

Liverpool is eyeing up a summer move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, according to Caught Offside.

The Reds are said to be just one of a number of top clubs keeping a close eye on Gomes, with Arsenal and Manchester United also claimed to have him on their radars.

It's suggested that, despite Gomes signing a new five-year contract this week, Wolves may still choose to cash in on him if the price is right.

(Image: MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

James Findlater

Jarell Quansah 'wants Newcastle move'

Jarell Quansah wants to leave Liverpool in order to join Newcastle in the summer, according to Football Insider.

The Magpies have been linked with an interest in the defender, having been pushed back in their attempts to sign him last summer.

Liverpool has insisted that Quansah is not for sale, although Football Insider cites former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown, who claims that the academy graduate actually wants to make the move to St James' Park in order to get more playing time.

Jarell Quansah has been linked with a move to Newcastle in the summer (Image: Getty Images)

James Findlater

8 players could miss Merseyside derby

There could be as many as eight players missing in the Merseyside derby at Anfield later.

Liverpool will definitely be without Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez, while Everton is missing midfielder Orel Mangala and striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

On top of that, Conor Bradley may not be risked by Arne Slot so soon after returning from injury, while Everton has doubts over Dwight McNeil, Iliman Ndiaye and Vitalii Mykolenko.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of eight players who could miss the Merseyside derby (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

James Findlater

Kane sends clearest transfer message yet

Harry Kane looks to have ruled out a return to the Premier League this summer, having found himself being linked with a shock transfer to Liverpool recently.

Speaking to ESPN, the England captain doesn’t look to be planning on a move away from Bayern Munich anytime soon:

[There are] a few random stories out there for sure, yeah.

I don’t know where they come from, but for sure I’m happy here at Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane has addressed recent rumors linking him with Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)

James Findlater

Piero Hincapie interest

Liverpool and Real Madrid are both interested in Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, according to Sky Sports Germany.

The claim comes in a report detailing the German champion's talks with FC Lugano defender Albian Hajdari.

According to The Telegraph, the 32-year-old is still considering a move to the Middle East, with communication open despite an offer being on the table from Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah is reportedly preparing to leave Liverpool in the summer (Image: Getty Images)

James Findlater

Derby day

Hello Liverpool fans, and welcome to our live updates as we bring you all the latest news ahead of the Merseyside derby.

After a long, long wait, the Reds are back in action today as they begin their charge toward the Premier League title against Everton.
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