Liverpool welcome city rivals Everton to Anfield for Sunday’s high-billed Merseyside derby contest with the home side eyeing the three points.
Manchester City’s 5-1 thumping win over Watford has ensured that the table toppers remain on course to up the pressure on the second placed Liverpool who play later this weekend.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, meanwhile, would be hoping to continue their rich vein of displays on the back of the 4-0 result against Manchester United last time around.
Everton’s woeful run of form despite Frank Lampard taking over the managerial reigns has sounded out signals that the Merseyside Blues face a stern challenge in avoiding a drop into the bottom three of the league table.
WHEN & WHERE?
Next up… the Merseyside derby 👊🔴#LIVEVE pic.twitter.com/sZTc1pqfrv
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 21, 2022
Date: 24 April 2022
Time: 3:30 PM GMT
Venue: Anfield
TEAM NEWS
Brazil international forward Roberto Firmino who has been sidelined of late with a foot injury would be subject to further assessment before Sunday’s derby.
Firmino’s return to the fold in time for the game, however, should not convince Klopp to ring in changes to his attacking lineup of Salah, Mane and Diaz.
Naby Keita and Kostas Tsimikas could push for recalls into the first XI.
MATCH PREDICTION
The hosts Liverpool are strong favourites for the forthcoming tie and should run out convincing winners is our prediction for the game.
Liverpool 3-1 Everton
