A classic Premier League rivalry will be reignited when Liverpool travel to Everton for their next match on Saturday.
Liverpool were involved in a thrilling 3-3 draw by Newcastle in their last match, with Mohamed Salah the star of the show once again with a brace. The Reds are currently first in the league standings, seven points ahead of second-placed Chelsea.
Everton, on the other hand, ended their five-game winless streak emphatically as they defeated relegation contenders Wolves 4-0 in their last game.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Everton vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App, TNT Sports Ultimate
This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports 1. Streaming options are available on Discovery+, Discovery+ App, and TNT Sports Ultimate.
What time does Everton vs. Liverpool kick off in UK?
This Premier League clash takes place at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, and kicks off on Saturday, December 7 at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Everton vs. Liverpool lineups, team news
Armando Broja finally made his first league appearance of the season for Everton as a late substitute against Wolves, but it seems unlikely he will be rushed into a starting role against Liverpool despite his impressive cameo.
James Garner is likely still out with a back issue, while Tim Iroegbunam is still covering from a foot problem. Youssef Chermiti and Dele Alli are longer-term absentees.
Everton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Pickford (GK) — Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko — Mangala, Gueye — Ndiaye, Doucoure, McNeil — Calvert-Lewin
Injured: Garner, Iroegbunam, Chermiti, Alli
Suspended: None
Liverpool continue to manage injury issues in defence, while they will be without midfielder Alexis Mac Allister due to suspension for yellow-card accumulation.
Konstantinos Tsimikas is not ready to return from a foot problem, while Conor Bradley (thigh) and Ibrahima Konate (knee) are not likely to be back until towards the end of this month.
Alisson could return in goal, although Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to keep his place for this week despite his error in allowing Fabian Schar to equalise for Newcastle.
In attack, Diogo Jota is still working on a return to fitness, as is Federico Chiesa.
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Jones — Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz — Nunez
Injured: Alisson (doubt), Bradley, Konate, Tsimikas
Suspended: Mac Allister
Everton vs. Liverpool prediction
This particular fixture has often ended in a stalemate, with nine of the last 13 Merseyside derbies in Goodison Park ending with shares spoiled between Liverpool and Everton.
However, with Liverpool looking to make a statement after their disappointing draw to Newcastle, Arne Slot’s side should win this derby comfortably, despite Everton’s recent resurgence.
- Prediction: Everton 1-4 Liverpool
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times GMT
Saturday, December 7
- Everton vs. Liverpool (12:30 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Southampton (3:00 p.m.)
- Brentford vs. Newcastle United (3:00 p.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City (3:00 p.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest (5:30 p.m.)
Sunday, December 8
- Fulham vs. Arsenal (2:00 p.m.)
- Ipswich Town vs. AFC Bournemouth (2:00 p.m.)
- Leicester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (2:00 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea (4:30 p.m.)
Monday, December 9
- West Ham vs. Wolves (8:00 p.m.)