Everton host Liverpool in an intriguing Merseyside derby on Saturday.
WATCH - Everton v Liverpool
Sean Dyche’s side are coming off their biggest win of the season as they battered Wolves 4-0 at Goodison on Wednesday. That eased Everton’s relegation fears, for now, and there is still optimism in the air among some of the Everton faithful as they have a new stadium on the horizon and potentially new owners too. They have nothing to lose in this derby and will make it very tough for Liverpool.
Liverpool had a tough time at Newcastle on Wednesday. Arne Slot’s side were 3-2 up late on after another wild comeback inspired by Mohamed Salah, but coughed up a 90th minute equalizer to drop two points as their lead atop the Premier League table was cut to seven points. Still, they’re having an incredible campaign and have only dropped seven points so far this season.
How to watch Everton vs Liverpool live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 7:30am ET, Saturday (December 7)
Venue: Goodison Park — Liverpool
TV Channel: USA Network
Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com
Everton team news, focus
OUT: Dele Alli (groin), Timothy Iroegbunam (ankle), James Garner (back) | QUESTIONABLE: Youssef Chermiti (ankle), Michael Keane (knee)
Liverpool team news, focus
OUT: Kostas Tsimikas (foot), Alisson Becker (thigh), Ibrahima Konate (knee), Conor Bradley (hamstring), Alexis Mac Allister (suspension) | QUESTIONABLE: Federico Chiesa (other), Diogo Jota (chest)
Everton vs Liverpool prediction
So often over the years we’ve seen these games descend into a scrap and this one will be no different. Everton will be buoyed by their big midweek win and Liverpool’s recent defensive mistakes in away games. Go for a draw. Everton 1-1 Liverpool.
