The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool is set to take place tonight at 7:30 PM GMT at Goodison Park. This fixture, originally scheduled for December 7, 2024, was postponed due to Storm Darragh and now holds historical significance as the final derby at Goodison before Everton’s move to a new stadium.
Team News:
- Liverpool: Manager Arne Slot has confirmed that defender Joe Gomez is unavailable due to a hamstring injury sustained during the FA Cup match against Plymouth Argyle. Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has been sidelined with a thigh injury, has resumed partial training, but his participation remains doubtful. Midfielder Curtis Jones is fit and available for selection.
- Everton: Under the guidance of returning manager David Moyes, Everton has shown improved form, winning three of their last five matches. However, they will be without key players Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Vitalii Mykolenko due to injuries.
Broadcast Information:
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and covered on talkSPORT, with commentary by Sam Matterface and Stuart Pearce.
Historical Context:
This derby marks the 120th and final meeting between the two sides at Goodison Park. Currently, both teams have an equal number of wins in these encounters, making this match a potential tiebreaker.
As Liverpool aims to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League and Everton seeks to distance themselves from relegation concerns, this historic fixture promises to be a compelling contest.
