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 season’s form but much will depend on Daniel Sturridge’s fitness and Raheem Sterling’s energy levels after his 120-minute outing against Middlesbrough on Tuesday. The 223rd Merseyside derby is one neither team can afford to lose.
Kick-off Saturday 12.45pm
Venue Anfield
Last season Liverpool 4 Everton 0Liverpoo
Referee M Atkinson
This season G4, Y18, R0, 4.50 cards per game
Odds H 10-11 A 10-3 D 11-4
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, Eto’o, 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
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