Liverpool turn their attention back to the Premier League with the small matter of a Merseyside derby against Everton tonight. It is nearly a month since the Reds were last in league action, with Arne Slot’s suffering painful defeats to PSG and Newcastle since then to end their hopes of Champions League and Carabao Cup success.
It means the focus is on the Premier League and securing the title, which they are huge favourites to do so. Victory tonight and they will go 12 points clear of Arsenal with eight matches to play, in what has increasingly turned into a procession of a title race. Much of the talk at Liverpool over the international break was over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future and a possible summer move to Real Madrid - Slot will be keen to get the focus back to matters on the pitch.
A derby clash is the perfect opportunity to do so, though it comes only six weeks after a frustrating trip to Goodison Park when James Tarkowski delivered a stunning 98th-minute equaliser. The Toffees are unbeaten in nine Premier League matches, but they have won just once at Anfield since 1999. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
Liverpool vs Everton latest news
Liverpool team news
17:47 , Matt Verri
Liverpool have been boosted by the return to fitness of Alisson Becker and Ryan Gravenberch, but will remain without Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The right-back, who is reportedly on the verge of sealing a free summer transfer to Real Madrid, has not featured since suffering an ankle injury against PSG.
Alisson and Gravenberch both took full part in training at Kirkby on Monday after recent fitness scares and have been confirmed as fit to play by Slot.
Conor Bradley is said to be making impressive progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury, but won’t be ready to play against Everton.
Likewise Joe Gomez, who was seen doing some light running drills back out on the grass on Monday as he works his way back from hamstring surgery.
Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson, Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Gakpo
How to watch Liverpool vs Everton
17:39 , Matt Verri
TV channel: In the UK, Liverpool vs Everton is being shown live via Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 7pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off at Anfield.
Live stream: Sky Sports and Now TV subscribers can also follow the match live online via the SkyGo app and website and NOW.
Live blog: Stick with us for full coverage of tonight’s action!
Good evening!
17:32 , Matt Verri
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool vs Everton!
It’s the final Merseyside derby of the season, and one that could once again take Liverpool 12 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table.
Everton, though, come into this match on a nine-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm BST from Anfield!
