Everton will be looking to keep their run of three games unbeaten on the go this weekend with their trip to Anfield.
The first Merseyside Derby of the season is now just a matter of days away for the Blues.
David Moyes will be satisfied with the start his side have made to the new season, but there may well be a belief that Everton left points out there on Saturday.
As for Liverpool, the Reds are yet to drop any points, which will only add to Everton’s hopes of causing an upset on Merseyside.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery praised Everton following the draw at the weekend, with the Blues really impressing in these early stages of the term.
Saturday will undoubtedly be the biggest test yet , though.
Ahead of the game, the Premier League have just shared an important announcement which will catch the attention of both sides.
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Darren England to referee Liverpool vs Everton in Merseyside Derby
Everton have already had some controversial decisions against them in the early stages of the 2025/26 season.
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The referees have certainly had some big decisions to make over the years in past Merseyside Derbies.
On Monday, the Premier League announced which set of officials would be attempting to control the game at Anfield.
Referee: Darren England
Assistants: Lee Betts, Scott Ledger
Fourth official: Bobby Madley
VAR: John Brooks
Assistant VAR: Akil Howson
Everton actually have a fantastic record under England, with the Blues having only lost one of their 11 Premier League games under the official.
Their last outing under England saw Everton take all three points at Craven Cottage against Fulham last season.
James Tarkowski slammed the officials following the Leeds United loss earlier in the campaign, but this may be an appointment that will go down well on the blue half of Merseyside.
Darren England previously removed after Liverpool error
Back in 2023, England was removed from officiating in Liverpool games for the remainder of the 2023/24 campaign.
A VAR error which incorrectly ruled out Luis Diaz’s goal against Tottenham Hotspur caused a lot of controversy at the time.
Liverpool ended up losing that game, and England received a lot of backlash, which led to him being chalked off any Liverpool games for the rest of the season.
England officiated two Liverpool games last season, with the latest game seeing Ryan Gravenberch receive a red card.
So, it is unlikely this appointment will please the likes of Arne Slot and co at Anfield.