Overview

• The 247th Merseyside derby kicks off at Anfield on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. BST, with Liverpool unbeaten and every league and European win secured by goals in the 83rd minute or later.
• Arne Slot publicly thanked Everton for their gestures following Diogo Jota’s death, noting the respect shown across the city despite the rivalry.
• Record signing Alexander Isak debuted in the midweek win over Atletico Madrid but “felt his body,” and Hugo Ekitike is expected to come in from the start.
• Previews flag a tactical clash as Everton’s accurate long balls and one-on-one dribblers — with Jack Grealish leading the league in assists — look to target Liverpool’s vulnerable full-back areas.
• Liverpool can equal their best run of five straight home derby wins, while David Moyes has never won a Premier League match at Anfield in 20 attempts.