Possible Line-ups, Stats, Team News: Everton vs Liverpool

• Roberto Martinez will go with a similar side that won last weekend against Crystal Palace.
• Midfielder James McCarthy is still doubtful for this clash.
• Christian Atsu is still on international duty as his side Ghana have reached the semi-final of the African Cup of Nations.
• Tim Howard and Leon Osman remain on the sidelines.

• Daniel Sturridge will start his first game since returning from the injury. The English striker scored a goal last weekend.
• Skipper Steven Gerrard will surely start as this will be his last Merseyside derby.
• Lazar Markovic is likely to sit on the bench despite of great performances.
• Bradley Jones and Jon Flanagan remain out with their injury problems.      

• Everton have won only one of their last eight games against Liverpool at Goodison Park.
• The Blues have won only one of their last six Premier League games.
• Liverpool are unbeaten in their last nine games against Everton in all campaigns.
• Liverpool have kept three cleans sheets in last three Premier League games.
• Everton have conceded more than two goals in their last three home games against the Reds.
• Five red cards have been drawn in their last eight meetings.
• The Reds are unbeaten since the start of New Year in the Premier League.

Everton 2 – 3 Liverpool



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