Liverpool

Van Dijk: “Liverpool Locals Are Fervent About Football”

Virgil van Dijk Reflects on Merseyside Derby Importance Virgil van Dijk's journey with the Reds commenced with a memorable fixture against Everton. It was an FA Cup tie at Anfield in January 2018, where he netted the match-winning goal in the closing minutes. This was just the start of numerous Merseyside derbies for the skilled...

How to Watch the Merseyside Derby

The Merseyside Showdown Awaits The Premier League offers another thrilling chapter in the long-standing rivalry between Liverpool and Everton. The Reds are keen to shift gears and rediscover their form after their recent stumble. On the other side, Everton are trying to steer clear from the bottom and add more wins to their tally. With...

Liverpool Fixtures: Two Bookends For a Yardstick

Starting Strong The bookends of success are starting and finishing, which will be the focus of how the reds begin their upcoming run of fixtures. Whilst cup competitions both domestic and abroad are in the mix, it will be Premier League performances and results that will determine just how much recent progress ‘Liverpool 2.0’ have...

Mike Goodman: Deep Dive on Everton’s “Improved” Performances

Rival Recon: Liverpool v Everton 23/24 Rival Recon returns as Hari welcomes on football editor for CBS Sports.com & one half of the Double Pivot podcast Mike Goodman, to preview the upcoming Merseyside Derby this Saturday at Anfield. After recent set-backs against Spurs and Brighton dampened the early season momentum of Klopp’s side somewhat, the Reds...

Klopp Confirms Shoulder Surgery for Robertson’s Injury

Liverpool Faces Setback as Robertson Faces Surgery The Merseyside club faces a major blow as their key defender, Andrew Robertson, is set to undergo shoulder surgery following an injury sustained during international duty. The 29-year-old Scottish left-back suffered a dislocated shoulder during Scotland's recent encounter against Spain in Euro 2024. Collision Leads to Tough Decision The incident...

Seven Memorable Liverpool Merseyside Derby Debuts

The Merseyside Derby: A Stage for Liverpool Legends Club icons, a cult hero and a local lad bursting onto the scene… The Merseyside Derby has proved a happy hunting ground for Liverpool in recent memory, with numerous club legends stamping their name into the history books on the first occasion. Dominik Szobozslai, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch...

Scouser Tommies: Bitter Fun

That lot are coming over from across the park and Jim Boardman and Jay Reid are looking forward to another derby day clash with the happy neighbours. With referees dominating so much of the talk for Reds fans lately it’s a bit of a change to be up against the side that haven’t stopped...

Making The Case for Wataru Endō Against Everton

Endo for the Derby? I wrote a piece previewing the upcoming Merseyside Derby this week, where I predicted a line-up that I thought may start the red next Premier League game. Given the South American contingent had returned in good time and the fact that the weekend's game was at Anfield, meant I disregarded any...

Time To Let Darwin Loose on Everton’s Deep Block

Time To Let Darwin Loose on Everton’s Deep Block This weekend sees the first Merseyside derby of the season, as Everton make the short trip across Stanley Park to face Liverpool at Anfield. The international games are now complete, with LFC players on their way home or already back in the UK, where an eager...

Six Key Absences: Liverpool’s Tough Test Against Everton

Everton Clash Looms Amidst Liverpool's Injury Crisis As Liverpool prepares to host their age-old rivals, Everton, in a much-anticipated match at Anfield, their plans are significantly hampered. The Reds are potentially navigating this crucial fixture without six key members of their squad, creating a selection dilemma that could prove pivotal in the outcome of this...