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 thrashed Lobos 4-0.
It was a great result for the Toffees, who moved five points clear of the relegation zone.
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 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 forward 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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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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Everton vs Liverpool: What has been said?
Reds boss Slot is confident Salah will sign a new contract at Anfield.
Speaking after the game against Newcastle, he said: “Every time we need Mo, he scores a goal.
“We hope and hope that it can continue like this for a long time. He was spectacular in the second half, he did a lot of special things for us. Mo had a huge impact.
“It's hard to predict the future, but Mo is in an incredible place on a very good team that gives him opportunities right now and he's capable of doing special things.
“At first he wasn't playing his best game, but then he did things that a lot of players can't do.
“He is a special player. His finishing is very clinical. He leads by example and trains so hard that it is not surprising that he does so well.”
