Everton v Liverpool: Match Preview | Up the tifo Toffees

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Everton faces Liverpool in the 248th Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium, aiming for a third consecutive Premier League win. Liverpool struggles with recent form, having lost 17 matches this season, while Everton seeks to capitalize on their positive momentum.

Key points

Everton hosts Liverpool in the 248th Merseyside derby.
The match takes place at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton aims for a third consecutive Premier League win.
Liverpool has lost 17 matches this season across all competitions.
Everton is chasing European qualification.

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Everton's James Tarkowski celebrates with fans in the background after VAR gives their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Picture date: Wednesday February 12, 2025. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images History will be made on the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey on Sunday as Liverpool host Everton in the 248th Merseyside derby – and the first at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Toffees should head into the match in a positive mood. They have won three of their last five and snatched a late draw at Brentford last time out to remain firmly in the race for Europe. They are bidding to win three successive Premier League matches at Hill Dickinson for the first time, nearly a month after that thrilling 3-0 victory over Chelsea – arguably their best performance of the season so far. As for Liverpool, their hopes of a trophy this season were ended by a comprehensive 4-0 aggregate defeat by PSG (shoutout to the PSG fan who downloaded an Everton badge onto his phone to goad the Reds at Anfield – lovely stuff). It was a 17th defeat of the season in all competitions for Arne Slot’s side; on only six occasions have they lost more since 1992, and they are just three off their record of 20 set in 1993. They are four points clear of Chelsea in the final Champions League qualification spot, sitting in fifth, but a chasing pack – including Everton – are hunting them down. Only once in the last 13 seasons have Everton been within five points of Liverpool this late in the campaign. Another win here and they could end the weekend sixth, with the prospect of Champions League football and finishing as Merseyside’s top dogs within sight. I know what you’re saying, though. This is Liverpool, right? Everton have won the derby just six times this century, so form going into those games has rarely mattered. But what it does show is that Everton should not fear Liverpool – something they often do, particularly at Anfield. They should also take confidence from the last two games at Goodison – a 2-0 win in April 2024 and that famous James Tarkowski-inspired 2-2 win (wa-heey!) in February last year. The wonderful 1878s have plenty planned before the game. The pre-match coach greeting is back; there will also be a South Stand display and an incredible tifo – the leak of which caused absolute carnage on social media earlier this week. Oh and the deep fried Mars bars from the game last month are back. Happy days. Everton are well in the hunt for Europe, but their position is precarious – results on Saturday saw them drop to 10th and could even slip into the bottom half by the end of the weekend. But it’s fantastic to just have something positive to play for at this stage of the season. You only have to look at , and for evidence of what European football can bring. Let’s hope they grasp this opportunity.

Q&A

What is the significance of the 248th Merseyside derby?

The 248th Merseyside derby marks a historic match as Everton hosts Liverpool at Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time.

How have Everton and Liverpool performed recently?

Everton has won three of their last five matches, while Liverpool has suffered 17 defeats this season across all competitions.

What are the stakes for Everton in this match?

Everton is in contention for European qualification and could move up to sixth place with a win, making this match crucial for their season.

Who are the key players to watch in the Everton vs Liverpool match?

James Tarkowski and Idrissa Gueye are key players for Everton, while Liverpool will be looking to respond after a disappointing season.

Everton v Liverpool: Match Preview | Up the tifo Toffees

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