Liverpool vs Everton analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

Liverpool vs Everton analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

The Merseyside derby is back at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Liverpool losing only one of their last 24 league derbies at Anfield.

This game is the 246th meeting between the two clubs in all competitions, the most played fixture in English football history.

The rescheduled derby earlier in the season was one of the matches of the season, resulting in a dramatic 2-2 draw.

Liverpool enter the match 12 points clear at the top whereas Everton are unbeaten in nine league games.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles which will decide the outcome of the derby, including a look at the managerial head to head showdown.

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Liverpool news: ‘Proud’ Andy Robertson ready to fight for left-back spot at Anfield
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Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is ready to fight for his first-team place at Anfield amid rumours manager Arne Slot wants to sign a new left-back this summer.

Robertson, 31, has been a mainstay for the Reds in defence since moving to Merseyside for £8million in July 2017.

The marauding left-back has also been a regular fixture in many Fantasy Football managers’ teams as he provides a threat from set-pieces and attacking forays down the left flank…

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The stats behind Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool

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Newcastle United ended their 70-year trophy drought at Wembley on Sunday, beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final.

After the game, Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that the Magpies’ game plan stopped the Reds from playing in their usual way.

Eddie Howe set his side up to frustrate Liverpool, in what was a very disciplined performance from the entire team.

Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses the stats behind Newcastle’s success, which has potentially given other teams the blueprint on how to beat the league leaders.

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Liverpool analysis: Fitness key to success; Salah and Szoboszlai shine; Reds chill as title beckons
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Back-to-back 2-0 wins over Manchester City and Newcastle have seen Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points.

Sports News Blitz’s resident Reds writer and Liverpool fan Jack Burgess delves a little deeper into the position Arne Slot’s men find themselves in at the PL summit.

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Five reasons the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park will live long in the memory

Five reasons the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park will live long in the memory

Goodison Park said goodbye to the Merseyside derby in some style on Wednesday night as a late equaliser from James Tarkowski saw Everton hold neighbours Liverpool to a 2-2 draw.

Everton boss David Moyes called it a “throwback”, and there was a lot to digest, from dodgy decisions, red cards, scraps, along with some good old-fashioned sh*thousery.

Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess outlines five key reasons why this game won’t be forgotten in a hurry.

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Bournemouth vs Liverpool news: Impressive Cherries to test Arne Slot’s league leaders

Bournemouth vs Liverpool news: Impressive Cherries to test Arne Slot’s league leaders

High-flying Bournemouth will be looking for another prize scalp when they host Premier League leaders Liverpool on Saturday, but the Reds could be a giant too far for one of this season’s surprise packages.

Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess previews this weekend’s clash at the Vitality Stadium.

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