Everton vs Liverpool confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Premier League fixture today

James Rodriguez scored twice as Everton beat Brighton 4-2 at Goodison Park (EPA)
James Rodriguez scored twice as Everton beat Brighton 4-2 at Goodison Park (EPA)

Liverpool are aiming to bounce back at Goodison Park this lunchtime after that humiliation at the hands of Aston Villa before the international break.

Liverpool will have to be wary of one of Europe’s hottest strikers in Dominic Calvert-Lewin in order to maintain their 22-match unbeaten run in games against the old enemy from across Stanley Park.

Against no side have they ever had a longer run without defeat in their history.

However, Everton remain top of the table three points ahead of the Reds, having won four out of four this term, going into the derby in the best form they’ve been in for many a season with the Ancelotti factor starting to kick in.

Everything you need to know:

How to watch the game

Even though fans will not be able to watch the game at the stadium, they are able to watch it on BT Sport 1 at 12.30pm. For customers it can be streamed via the BT Sport website and BT Sport app.

Confirmed line-ups

Everton: Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Mina, Digne; Allan, Doucoure, Gomes; Rodriguez, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin.

Liverpool: Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago; Mane, Firmino, Salah.

Prediction

Liverpool will be determined to bounce back from defeat to Villa. Everton 1-3 Liverpool.

Read more

Wounded Liverpool collide with Everton in a derby to defy convention