Bragging rights are on the line when Liverpool face local rivalsEverton at Anfield on Sunday in the first Merseyside derby of the season.Of course, that’s not all that’s at stake ahead of the 232nd derby as the Reds look to stay in touch with Premier League leaders Manchester City while the Toffees will be looking to close the gap on a top four spot.
3Liverpool vs Everton match preview
The two teams could not be separated in the league last season – drawing 1-1 at Anfield in December 2017 and 0-0 at Goodison Park in April.But both managers will be desperate to claim all three points with Everton yet to taste victory over their neighbours since October 2010. However, Klopp and Silva have decisions to make regarding who they will select for the game.Below you can see talkSPORT.com’s predicted Liverpool and Everton teams for Sunday’s clash.
3Liverpool XI:Allison; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Milner, Wijnaldum, Shaqiri; Salah, Firmino, Mane.Captain Jordan Henderson is suspended after being sent off at Watford last weekend, while Adam Lallana returned to training on Thursday.Xherdan Shaqiri or Naby Keita are likely to come into the starting XI while Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to return at right-back after being rested against PSG.
3Everton XI:Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Mina, Digne; Gomes, Gueye; Lookman, Sigurdsson, Bernard; Richarlison.Boss Silva has no injury concerns meaning Ademola Lookman, who recovered from injury in time to appear as a substitute in last weekend’s victory over Cardiff, could come into contention for a starting place.Gylfi Sigurdsson and Andre Gomes both started last week following injury concerns during the international window.
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