Everton v Liverpool LIVE: Toffees pile on early pressure in historic Merseyside derby
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(Reuters)Everton host Liverpool in an intriguing Merseyside Derby in the Premier League, the first to be held at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. But both teams are involved in the fight for Champions League qualification this campaign with Liverpool, who are in fifth, arriving at the Hill Dickinson Stadium just five points ahead of Everton.
Everton work the ball into the box but Tarkowski’s flick-on goes out for a goal-kick.The Everton fans no slowing down in their constant jeering of Liverpool whenever they’re on the ballLuke Baker19 April 2026 14:05Everton 0-0 Liverpool, 2 minsThe Everton fans roaring every touch so far and booing most of Liverpool’s, especially from captain Virgil van Dijk and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.It’s loud!(Reuters)Luke Baker19 April 2026 14:03KICK-OFF! Goosebumps(Reuters)Luke Baker19 April 2026 13:59Everton v LiverpoolFive minutes until kick-off and the Hill Dickinson Stadium is absolutely rockingLuke Baker19 April 2026 13:54Hill Dickinson Stadium's first Merseyside derby A first Merseyside derby at the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium this afternoon.
Can Everton give it the christening they want?(PA)(PA)(Getty)(PA)Luke Baker19 April 2026 13:47Arne Slot insist Hugo Ekitike will return stronger after ‘devastating’ injuryHugo Ekitike’s achilles injury is a devastating blow for Liverpool but Arne Slot has backed the Frenchman to return stronger than ever.Arne Slot: Hugo Ekitike will return stronger after ‘devastating’ injuryLuke Baker19 April 2026 13:38The painful Liverpool decision created by Hugo Ekitike’s disastrous injuryTo play Alexander Isak or not? As Mo Salah prepares to wave goodbye again, their hopes could rest on Isak salvaging something from his car crash of a season – or on Slot knowing when not to pick him.Read Richard Jolly’s full analysis of the situation:Luke Baker19 April 2026 13:30Liverpool arrive at the Hill DickonsonHere’s how Liverpool pulled up for their first-ever game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium a little earlier.Luke Baker19 April 2026 13:20David Moyes happy to talk about Everton European hopesDavid Moyes has done superbly in his second spell at Everton and they’re in a good position to qualify for Europe this season.The Toffees are 10th in the table but only one point behind Chelsea in sixth ahead of today’s Merseyside derby - their game in hand.