Everton vs Liverpool: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction
Everton host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, marking the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.Everton dug deep to secure a 2-2 draw at Brentford last time out, whi...
Everton vs Liverpool: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction Everton host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon , marking the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton dug deep to secure a 2-2 draw at Brentford last time out, while Liverpool defeated Fulham 2-0 at home. Match preview Everton sit five points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool .
They must avoid a defeat here to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive. Everton have collected 10 points from their last six games — the same as Liverpool. They have also won their last two home league games, boosting their confidence ahead of this clash.
Everton come into this clash refreshed, but are not expected to dominate possession. They will look to press high, force turnovers and take advantage of set-pieces. They need to be wary of counter-attacks, and defend the wide areas to prevent Liverpool’s wingers and full-backs from getting into dangerous positions.
The Reds come into this fixture after being knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. They are well-placed to secure qualification for Europe’s elite club competition for a third consecutive season. The Reds have won just one of their last four league fixtures, but performances have improved in their last two outings.