LIVE commentary Everton v Liverpool: Reds without Konate and Toffees buzzing ahead of the big derby: predicted lineups and how to follow
Liverpool will make a short trip to Everton this weekend for the first Merseyside derby of the season, live on talkSPORT.
However, the Reds are flying high at the top of the table. Arsenal and Chelsea are not far behind.
Of course, a draw at Newcastle in midweek was not expected, but it was a thrilling 3-3 draw, and Arne SlotThe men came back twice before conceding a last-minute equalizer from Fabian Schar.
Meanwhile, Everton almost doubled his goal tally for the season in a single match, as beat Lobos 4-0.
It was a great result for the Toffees, who moved five points clear of the relegation zone.
It will be an emotional occasion as it will be the last time this match will be played at Goodison Park, while the two teams boast identical winning records.
Both have won at Goodison Park 41 times in this fixture, so bragging rights are on the line.
Everton vs Liverpool: Salah sensational
There are no words to describe Mohamed Salah because he continues to produce wonderful performances after performances.
On Wednesday against Newcastle, the Egyptian had a quiet first half and the Toon kept him out.
But in the second, he was like a man possessed as he first set up Curtis Jones before scoring two himself with brilliant low finishes.
He also hit the crossbar with an effort and is already the Premier League's top scorer this season.
In fact, of the 29 goals Liverpool They have scored in the Premier League this season, Salah has been directly involved in 21 of them.
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- Everton won 2-0 in their last Premier League game against Liverpool in April, and they last won consecutive Merseyside league derbies in the 1984-85 campaign.
- Liverpool's 2-0 defeat in this same match last season ended a 12-game unbeaten streak away from home in the Premier League against Everton (W3 D9). They have not lost consecutive visits to Goodison Park since a run of three between 1992 and 1994.
- Everton vs Liverpool is the match that has seen the most red cards (23) and drawn 0-0 (12) in Premier League history. No team has scored more 90th-minute winning goals against an opponent in the competition than Liverpool against Everton (5).
Everton vs Liverpool: predicted lineups
Barring injuries sustained against Wolves, Everton are unlikely to make too many changes.
Jordan Pickford's place in the team is secured as the club's number one goalkeeper.
Nathan Patterson has finally returned from injury and will provide competition for Ashley Young.
However, given the attacking talent Liverpool have, we could see Young.
Jarrad Branthwaite will partner James Tarkowski and Vitaliy Mykolenko should be at left back.
In midfield, there are three potential options, with Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Orel Mangala competing for two spots.
Jack Harrison could come in on the right, while Beto and Dominic Calvert-lewin compete for the striker spot.
Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye's places in the XI are guaranteed, barring injury.
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Alisson Becker is inching closer to returning to fitness for Liverpool, but Caoimhin Kelleher has been excellent in his absence and will keep his place for this one.
Ibrahima Konate is out and Joe Gomez has stepped up to start alongside Virgil van Dijk.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson are also likely to start, with Conor Bradley and Kostas Tsimikas currently out.
In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch will have to find a new midfield partner as Alexis Mac Allister is suspended.
That means we're likely to see Curtis Jones.
Salah will be on the right, but the other attacking positions of Slot's team are at stake.
Luis Diaz started as the lone striker in the win over Manchester City and should take on that role again, with Cody Gakpo on the left.
Darwin Nunez missed some great opportunities against Newcastle, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him fall to the bench.
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- Since the start of last season, Liverpool are unbeaten in their eight Premier League games, starting at 12:30 on Saturday (W6 D2), including a 2-0 win against Everton. Meanwhile, Everton are winless in their last six such games (D2 L4), conceding exactly two goals in each game.
- Everton have won just four of their 47 Premier League games against teams that started the day at the top of the table (D9 L34). Only Spurs (35) have lost more games against top teams in the competition than the Toffees.
- Everton manager Sean Dyche has lost 12 Premier League games against Liverpool (W3 D2), only losing more against Man City (14) and Arsenal (13). However, if they win this match, they will have more wins against the Reds (2) than the previous seven Toffees managers combined (1 win, 10 draws and 8 losses: Martínez, Koeman, Allardyce, Silva, Ancelotti, Benítez and
lamp)
Everton vs Liverpool: Date and how to follow
This Premier League clash will take place on Saturday, December 7.
Kick-off at Goodison Park is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
talkSPORT will have exclusive live commentary of the match, hosted by Reshmin Chowdhury.
Coverage will then come from Sam Matterface, England icon Stuart Pearce and former Everton manager David Moyes.
talkSPORT.com will also have all the action on our dedicated first division blog.
To tune in to talkSPORT via the website, Click HERE to watch the live stream.
You can also listen through the talkSPORT appon DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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- This is Arne Slot's first game with Everton as Liverpool manager. Only one Reds manager has won his first Merseyside league derby when that match was away: Kenny Dalglish claimed a 3-2 victory in September 1985.
- Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has scored seven goals in the Premier League against Everton; Only Steven Gerrard (nine) has scored more Merseyside derby goals in the competition.
- Only Dwight McNeil (3 goals, 3 assists) has participated in more
More Premier League goals for Everton this season than Ashley Young (1 goal, 3 assists). Young became the fourth-oldest goalscorer in Premier League history at 39 years and 148 days against Wolves on Wednesday night. - Mohamed Salah has scored and assisted in 37 Premier League games, the most for any player in history. He has scored in each of his last seven games, but has never scored in eight in a row: Daniel Sturridge is the only Liverpool player to do so, achieving that feat in 2013-14.
Everton vs Liverpool: What has been said?
Reds boss Slot can't wait for his first Merseyside derby, although he wants his team to be on fire.
In his pre-match press conference, he said: “I think it's going to be special for everyone involved, the fans, the players and the coaches.
“Being involved in this game is special and the last one at Goodison is even more so. However, it's only good when you have the result, so that's what we're focusing on.”
“We have to be prepared for a difficult game, a well-coached team and the fans will be as loud as Newcastle fans, maybe even louder. We have to be prepared.”
Everton vs Liverpool: talkSPORT Betting Odds
Match Odds:
Everton – 6/1
Draw – 5/18
Liverpool – 2/5
talkSPORT tip: Liverpool to win to nil, under 2.5 goals and Salah to score @ 2/17 (it was 4/29)
*odds subject to change
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