Everton will face Liverpool at Goodison Park in a blockbuster Premier League fixture on Wednesday.
It will be the final Merseyside derby at the venue before the Toffees’ move to Bramley-Moore Dock next season.
Match Preview
Everton will be coming off a 2-0 loss to Bournemouth in the FA Cup at the weekend.
James Tarkowski endured a nightmare game, as he was at fault for the Cherries’ both goals in the first-half.
David Moyes’ side were much improved after the break and threatened to reduce the deficit. But they failed to breach the visitors’ defences with Kepa Arrizabalaga brilliant in goal.
The defeat means Everton’s FA Cup journey has come to an early end, but their top priority remains Premier League survival this campaign.
The mood around the club has improved since Moyes took over as manager in January. He has led the Merseyside club to three consecutive wins in the English top-flight, creating a nine-point gap with the relegation zone.
However, the Scottish boss now faces a huge test with Liverpool to visit them on Wednesday.
The Reds suffered a shocking loss to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday, but they have been almost impeccable this season.
Arne Slot’s men are sitting at the top of the league table and have also made it through to the Champions League knockouts.
They have lost only once this campaign in the English top-flight, and that came in September against Nottingham Forest.
Team News
Everton have several injury woes this week as Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti are all sidelined with fitness issues. Orel Mangala is a long-term absentee for the Toffees, while Vitalli Mykolenko is a doubt for Wednesday’s fixture.
In big Liverpool news, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s availability is uncertain, with the right-back having missed recent games due to injury. Joe Gomez featured against Plymouth after being sidelined for the previous few weeks, but he was forced off early.
Everton vs Liverpool potential line-ups
Everton: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Alcaraz, Lindstrom, Ndiaye, Beto.
Liverpool: Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.
How to Watch?
Fans of football can enjoy this exciting fixture through Premier League live streams.
Everton vs Liverpool prediction
The Toffees have been doing well since Moyes returned to Goodison. They also boast an impressive home record against Liverpool.
We believe Everton will be able to secure a draw on Wednesday.
Everton 1-1 Liverpool