Merseyside Derby

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...

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...

Tony Evans: My Message To ‘Stupid Wing’

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Derbies Mark Lawrenson summed up derbies. “They’re horrible,” he said. “The worst thing is the fear of getting beat. It didn’t matter where anyone was in the table, top or bottom. It was brutal.” Liverpool can expect a certain amount of brutality at Anfield. Sean Dyche was made for old-school derbies...

Predicting Reds’ Starting Lineup Ahead of the Derby

Who Will Line Up Versus the Blues? Liverpool will be looking to the top of the Premier League table, as they host Everton in the Merseyside Derby on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp will undoubtedly be a bit frustrated following the international break, which saw the likes of Andy Robertson, Ben Doak and Luke Chambers all pick...

Liverpool v Everton: The Premier League Preview

Merseyside Derby Clash With the most recent international break now at a thankful end, an inevitable 12.30 kick-off on Saturday lunchtime awaits the battle of Merseyside, as Everton make the trip across Stanley Park for their away day at Anfield. Game week nine represents nearly a quarter of the season, one which currently sees the...