{{#media.focal_point}}. Should they get more into Liverpool’s faces this time? The first half ends on even terms and with Everton somehow having 11 men on the pitch. In the 81st, Dominic Calvert-Lewin received a sublime cross from the left side — courtesy of Lucas Digne, who else — and leapt over both Gomez and Robertson, swiftly redirecting the ball back across the face of goal, past a diving Adrián. | "DCL is unbelievable at heading the ball. Everton at Southampton: Player Grades Poll | Who was your Man of the Match? #EVELIV. Ahead of Saturday’s derby, we spoke to Scott Groom, Liverpool fan and writer at LFC Transfer Room and Anfield Index: RBM: Firstly, that Aston Villa defeat - much as it was a freak result, did Liverpool’s performance that night leave you with any long-term worries? I can’t...what the hell is happening. RBM: How do you expect Liverpool to set up on Saturday? I also wouldn’t be surprised to see Thiago in from the start as Liverpool try to dictate the play, and he’s the perfect player for that.
His last memorable save came against Sadio Mané, as Pickford prevented a second strike from the forward. Yes they beat Spurs, but they’re far from the finished article. Share this on Twitter; Share All sharing options; Share All sharing options for: Everton vs Liverpool: The Opposition View . Henderson’s pass is parried away by an Everton defender straight to Salah’s foot. For the first time in years (and years), Everton played a match against Liverpool where you felt like things were on even footing. We spoke to Reds fan and writer Scott Groom prior to Saturday’s Merseyside Derby. They’ve made good signings who seem to have gelled straight away, look dangerous in attack and have put in some eye-catching displays. On the tenth anniversary, to the date (October 17), of the last time Everton defeated Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby, the Toffees managed to avoid one sending off and a late goal, thanks to VAR. Van Dijk, on the other hand, has to be taken out of the game, hopefully as a precaution. Facebook Twitter 9.29am EDT 09:29 There are no words left in my adequately sized vocabulary to describe this fixture. If Everton let him play his game, or prevent him from being as influential as he can be, then he’ll pull the strings and pick Everton apart. Allan is available. RBM: How much more do you fear Everton, if it all, going into this game than in recent derbies? Stick with Yerry Mina or throw new signing, Ben Godfrey, in for a baptism of fire in order to add some pace to deal with the threats from the likes of Mane, Firmino and Salah. Salah, in space, rockets it right past Pickford before Pickford, or I, could blink. Robin Olsen – New goalkeeper should make the bench. Aside from perhaps Holgate, therefore, Mr Ancelotti has a full-strength team to choose from, including new signing Ben Godfrey. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. New, 55 comments. Matip nearly scores Liverpool’s third minutes later on a header from a corner. Not that big of a margin considering — NorthSidePicks (@NSPicks) October 17, 2020 Everton vs Liverpool: The Opposition View, Everton 0-2 Southampton: Three Thoughts | Toffees shipwrecked, Three thoughts from yesterday’s abysmal performance against the Saints, Everton news: Gordon promises bounce-back, Mina talks James connection, Rooney backs the Blues, Recapping all the Everton news from the weekend, A helpful reminder of Everton the work-in-progress, No defeat is welcome, but Sunday’s loss at Southampton may inject a hefty dose of realism.