David Moyes on left looking at Arne Slot on right clapping
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Jack Dawson
Thu 18 September 2025 14:10, UK
Everton are set to travel to Anfield on Saturday to take on Liverpool in the first Merseyside derby of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Both teams come into the fixture on fine form, with Everton’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa sending them to sixth.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have won every match in all competitions since their penalty defeat to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.
Now, with David Moyes looking to end his horrendous record at Anfield, Goodison News has highlighted everything you need to know about the fixture.
David Moyes being interviewed
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Form guide – all competitions
Liverpool: WWWWW
Everton: LWWWD
Team news
For Everton, it is unknown if Vitalii Mykolenko will return from injury for the match after his knock during the international break.
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Jarrad Branthwaite could also make his return for Everton after being out of action since pre-season.
Both Adam Aznou and Nathan Patterson returned to the bench against Aston Villa last weekend after their knocks, and Moyes may look to give them minutes in the Merseyside derby.
Everton are looking to get their first win at Anfield since 2021
The Toffees last beat Liverpool in April 2024
Both teams have had an excellent start to the 2025/26 campaign
For Liverpool, Alexander Isak may not be risked against Everton after he started in Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid.
Alexis Mac Allister may return to the starting lineup after a knock against Burnley saw him moved to the bench in their latest victory.
Curtis Jones could also return to the squad for the Everton match after missing the last two games.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in a tracksuit top.
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Predicted lineups
Liverpool: Alisson, Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike
Everton: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Beto
Everton's predicted line-up to face Liverpool in the Premier League
Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Everton
Given the form of both sides coming into the match, it is no doubt going to be a close game.
Jack Grealish is likely to be key for Everton, with the winger usually enjoying a strong game against the Reds.
While Liverpool are on a massive winning streak, much of this has been down to their reliance on late goals.
Therefore, if the Toffees can keep it tight at the back late on, there is no reason why they can’t walk away with a good point.
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