Merseyside Derby Preview: Liverpool FC vs Everton - EPL Matchday 5.
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- Sep 19
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Merseyside Derby Preview: Liverpool vs Everton
The Merseyside Derby always carries weight, but Saturday’s clash at Anfield feels especially tasty. Liverpool come into the game with a perfect Premier League record under Arne Slot, while Everton arrive across Stanley Park in decent form themselves. It’s the 247th meeting between the sides, and as ever, bragging rights are on the line.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025Kick-off: 12:30 pm (BST)Venue: Anfield, Liverpool.
Reds Aiming to Stay Perfect
Slot’s Liverpool have made the kind of start you dream of—four wins from four in the league and a dramatic Champions League victory in midweek to keep momentum rolling. That Atletico Madrid clash had everything, ending with Virgil van Dijk towering over everyone to head home a 92nd-minute winner. Anfield was rocking, and the belief in this side just keeps growing.
Mo Salah continues to be our talisman, climbing further up the all-time Champions League scoring charts.
Add to that the arrival of record signing Alexander Isak, who showed glimpses of his quality on his debut against Atletico, and the Reds look frightening going forward.
Squad rotation could come into play after such an intense European night. Jeremie Frimpong has just returned from injury and may be managed carefully, Curtis Jones is still unavailable with a knock.
Everton’s Challenge
Everton haven’t won at Anfield in four years, and the atmosphere will remind them exactly why. They’ve started the season reasonably well, sitting sixth after wins over Brighton and Wolves. A stubborn 0-0 with Aston Villa showed their defensive organisation, despite injuries to Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitalii Mykolenko.
The big talking point on their side is Jack Grealish. On loan from Manchester City, he’s been the creative spark with four assists already. Moyes still has questions up front, though—stick with Beto, hand new signing Thierno Barry a start, or unleash young Tyler Dibling for the first time in the league.
What to Expect at Anfield
Liverpool have shown they can win pretty as well as ugly. The 1-0 victory at Burnley last weekend—sealed by a late Salah penalty—proved that even on off days, the Reds know how to grind it out.
A frantic start seems inevitable, but that often plays into Liverpool’s hands. Everton might try to open the game up and be bold, but Slot’s men thrive in chaos. More importantly, this team has developed a knack for finding late winners. With the Kop at their backs, the Reds will believe until the very end—and that belief has broken plenty of derby hearts before.
Final Word
For Everton, this is about trying to spoil the party. For Liverpool, it’s about keeping the perfect league run alive and reminding our neighbours who runs this city. With Salah in form, Van Dijk leading with authority, and Anfield roaring, the stage is set for another memorable chapter in Merseyside Derby history.
LFC Kopites Score Prediction
Liverpool 3–1 Everton.The Toffees may cause a few nervy moments, but the Reds’ firepower and relentless mentality should prove too much. Salah to add to his tally, Isak to open his Premier League account, and Anfield to celebrate another derby win. Drop your thoughts and score prediction, Thanks for reading. - YNWA COYR! 🔴
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