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Liverpool and Everton couldn't have wished for better opponents ahead of their respective restarts of the 2019-20 Premier League, as both teams will collide in a new edition of the Merseyside Derby. The Reds are just six points away from winning the league title and victory here would put them even closer to end their 30-year title drought. Meanwhile, Everton still have something to play for and remain hopeful of fighting for a 2020-21 UEFA Europa League spot next season in the final weeks of the campaign. The previous matches between both clubs have not been very open, though, with four of the last five meetings ending with under 2.5 goals. The previous meeting this season, however, saw Liverpool win 5-2. Needless to say, The Reds are undisputed favorites ahead of his behind-closed-doors derby.
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Everton: W2, D1, L2
Liverpool: W4, L1
Team News
Everton
OUT: Jean-Philippe Gbamin (knee), Yerry Mina (thigh), Cenk Tosun (knee), Theo Walcott (chest), Fabian Delph (strain)
Doubtful: Andre Gomes (leg), Morgan Schneiderlin (knee)
Liverpool
OUT: Nathaniel Clyne (knee), Xherdan Shaqiri (calf)
Doubtful: Adrian (knock)
Expected Lineups
Everton: Jordan Pickford; Djibril Sidibe, Michael Keane, Mason Holgate, Lucas Digne; Alex Iwobi, Andre Gomes, Bernard, Gylfi Sigurdsson; Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Liverpool: Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Georginio Wijnaldum; Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah
Top Picks
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Liverpool and Everton couldn't have wished for better opponents ahead of their respective restarts of the 2019-20 Premier League, as both teams will collide in a new edition of the Merseyside Derby. The Reds are just six points away from winning the league title and victory here would put them even closer to end their 30-year title drought. Meanwhile, Everton still have something to play for and remain hopeful of fighting for a 2020-21 UEFA Europa League spot next season in the final weeks of the campaign. The previous matches between both clubs have not been very open, though, with four of the last five meetings ending with under 2.5 goals. The previous meeting this season, however, saw Liverpool win 5-2. Needless to say, The Reds are undisputed favorites ahead of his behind-closed-doors derby.
Recent Form
Everton: W2, D1, L2
Liverpool: W4, L1
Team News
Everton
OUT: Jean-Philippe Gbamin (knee), Yerry Mina (thigh), Cenk Tosun (knee), Theo Walcott (chest), Fabian Delph (strain)
Doubtful: Andre Gomes (leg), Morgan Schneiderlin (knee)
Liverpool
OUT: Nathaniel Clyne (knee), Xherdan Shaqiri (calf)
Doubtful: Adrian (knock)
Expected Lineups
Everton: Jordan Pickford; Djibril Sidibe, Michael Keane, Mason Holgate, Lucas Digne; Alex Iwobi, Andre Gomes, Bernard, Gylfi Sigurdsson; Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Liverpool: Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Georginio Wijnaldum; Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah
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Sadio Mane, Liverpool: Mane gets a bump in his upside due to his role as a midfielder and not a forward, and he has been one of Liverpool's most consistent players. His pace can create havoc in opposing defenses, and he is likely to pose a huge threat to an Everton unit that will lack a strong, commanding presence such as Yerry Mina. He was excellent against Everton earlier this season, notching one goal and two assists in a 5-2 win at Anfield.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool: The England right-back is believed to be the world's best at his position and is a huge threat moving forward. Aside from this game potentially being a low-scoring affair, which could boost his clean-sheet chances, TAA is a regular threat to deliver an assist or accumulate stats through shots or defensive categories. He is one of the most productive defenders in the world.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Dream11 Team
GK: Alisson Becker
DF: Trent Alexander-Arnold (VC)
DF: Andrew Robertson
DF: Virgil van Dijk
DF: Seamus Coleman
MF: Sadio Mane (C)
MF: Andre Gomes
MF: Tom Davies
FW: Mohamed Salah
FW: Roberto Firmino
FW: Richarlison
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