match preview

Liverpool v Everton

theguardian 

It is 15 years to the day since Everton last won at Anfield but the omen will be meaningless unless their vulnerable defending improves quickly. An open, error-prone opponent is just what Liverpool need as they look to rediscover last seasons form but much will depend on Daniel Sturridges fitness and Raheem Sterlings energy levels after his 120-minute outing against Middlesbrough on Tuesday. The 223rd Merseyside derby is one neither team can afford to lose. Andy Hunter

Kick-off Saturday 12.45pm

Venue Anfield

Last season Liverpool 4 Everton 0

Live BT Sport 1

Referee M Atkinson

This season G4, Y18, R0, 4.50 cards per game

Odds H 10-11 A 10-3 D 11-4

Liverpool v Everton
Liverpool v Everton: probable starters in bold, contenders in light.
Liverpool



Subs from Jones, Johnson, Markovic, Coutinho, Sakho, José Enrique, Touré, Lambert, Lucas, Suso, Borini, Yesil

Doubtful Coutinho (groin), Henderson (hip), Johnson (thigh), Sturridge (thigh)

Injured Allen (knee, 4 Oct), Can (ankle, 19 Oct), Flanagan (knee, Dec)

Suspended None

Form WLWLL

Discipline Y8 R0

Leading scorer Sterling 3

Everton

Subs from Robles, Distin, Pienaar, Atsu, Hibbert, Alcaraz, Koné, Oviedo, Garbutt, Osman, Besic, Gibson, Etoo, McAleny, Browning, Long

Doubtful Coleman (head), Koné (match fitness), Pienaar (groin)

Injured Barkley (knee, 18 Oct)

Suspended None

Form DDLWL

Discipline Y6 R0

Leading scorer Naismith 3