Saturday October 1st
Everton v Liverpool
Goodison Park
Kick-off: 12.45 BST
TV: Sky Sport 2, Highlights BBC1 Match of the Day.
Probable line-ups:
Everton (Probable, 4-1-4-1): Howard; Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines; Neville; Coleman, Fellaini, Rodwell, Osman; Cahill.
Out: Anichebe (groin).
Liverpool (Probable, 4-4-2): Reina; Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Jose Enrqiue; Henderson, Adam, Lucas, Downing; Suarez, Carroll.
Out: Agger (ribs), Johnson (hamstring).
Test: Gerrard (match fitness).
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard may have to settle for a place on the bench again the 216th Merseyside derby.
The England midfielder has played just 25 minutes after a six-month lay-off from a groin operation.
Defenders Glen Johnson (hamstring) and Daniel Agger (rib) will not feature – although the latter has returned to training – while forward Dirk Kuyt is pushing for a recall at the expense of Jordan Henderson.
With Tim Cahill recovering from the bruised shin he suffered during last week's 2-0 defeat by Manchester City, Victor Anichebe is Everton's only long-term casualty with a groin injury.
Everton will be looking to repeat last season’s embarrassingly one-sided Goodison derby win, but must be wary of the Dalglish factor.
In 23 Mersey derbies as Liverpool manager, Dalglish has only ever lost three, winning an impressive 13.
Tim Cahill’s recovery from a shin injury will buoy the blue half of the city, but with Steven Gerrard itching to get off the bench, Dalglish will have the aces to call upon when required.
Chris Bascombe’s prediction: Everton 1 Liverpool 1
Red's Fury™ prediction: Everton 2 Liverpool 3
Yours’ prediction: Everton ? Liverpool ?
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Source: Telegraph
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