Overview

• The 247th Merseyside derby kicks off at 12:30 p.m. BST at Anfield, with Liverpool perfect in the league and fresh from a 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid.
• Liverpool have set a Premier League mark by winning their first four matches via goals in the final 10 minutes, extending a season-long pattern of late decisive strikes.
• Record signing Alexander Isak debuted midweek and is not ready for a full 90 minutes per Slot, with Hugo Ekitike expected to rotate in, while Curtis Jones remains unavailable.
• Everton are without centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and have doubts over Vitaliy Mykolenko, and David Moyes remains winless in 20 Premier League visits to Anfield.
• Jack Grealish has lifted Everton’s attack with a league‑leading four assists, as Mohamed Salah’s per‑90 attacking metrics have dipped despite his strong derby scoring record.