Overview

• Liverpool holds a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League and needs 16 points from nine remaining games to secure the title.
• The upcoming Merseyside Derby at Anfield follows February's 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, where Everton's late equalizer denied Liverpool a win.
• Manager Arne Slot emphasized the importance of home support, noting the emotional boost Anfield's crowd will provide compared to the last derby.
• Everton remains unbeaten in six matches since February, though five of those games ended in draws, highlighting their defensive resilience.
• Liverpool faces injury challenges, with key players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, and Conor Bradley unavailable for Wednesday's match.