Jamie Carragher makes Everton vs Liverpool prediction with Chelsea warning for Arne Slot
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJamie CarragherLiverpool faces Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time on Sunday, and Jamie Carragher believes his old side could hold a big advantage in the Merseyside derbyJamie Carragher has made his prediction for Everton vs Liverpool(Image: CBS Sports)Jamie Carragher has predicted Liverpool will win the Merseyside derby on Sunday, and believes his former side will have an advantage over Everton in the first meeting at their neighbor’s new home.The Reds make the short journey to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time this weekend, and will be looking to strengthen their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.Having been knocked out of Europe by Paris Saint-Germain during the week, Arne Slot’s side now must focus on securing a top-five finish in the Premier League, which will mean holding off the current chasing pack - which includes Everton.READ MORE: How Liverpool could line up next season with 3 transfers to transform Arne Slot's sideREAD MORE: Liverpool sent clear message on Arne Slot future as Jurgen Klopp claim madeDavid Moyes’ side sits five points behind Liverpool ahead of Sunday’s game, and can really pile the pressure on with a victory heading into the final weeks of the season.Carragher though feels the Reds still hold an edge over their rivals. Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, the Anfield legend insisted that he doesn’t see Everton as the favorite for tomorrow’s game."I still believe that if Liverpool play well they will win,” Carragher said.Everton and Liverpool are set to meet in the second Maersyside derby of the season(Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)"It's interesting because even though Liverpool have a really good record of late, probably going back 10-15 years at Goodison, it was always a tight pitch with people on top of you."And I know they have done that brilliantly at the new stadium, it's really steep, the fans are on top of you, but it's nothing like Goodison."But I just think the size of the pitch means that you can't get after the opposition as much and that's what the derby is for Everton.
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"Remember what Everton did to Chelsea and Liverpool are similar to Chelsea if you see where they are in the league. But Everton aren't that far behind, are they?"Liverpool's big players need to play well but I think if they do play well, they might just about have enough in a tight game.