Everton vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups as Darwin Nunez and Neal Maupay start

Everton host Liverpool in a timely Merseryside derby as both teams go in search of a valuable three points at Goodison Park. Frank Lampard has been frustrated by his team’s inability to hold onto leads after conceding late equalisers to both Brentford and Leeds leaving the Toffees without a win from their opening five games in the Premier League.

Their squad has been boosted by a couple of deadline day signings that saw midfielder James Garner arrive from Manchester United and 32-year-old Idrissa Gana Gueye return to the club after three years at Paris Saint-Germain. Neal Maupay is also is for a debut after being ineligible against Leeds and should bring some control and threat to Everton’s forward line.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have endured a difficult start to the season too and come into the derby having won two league games from five with the latest of those thanks to a last-gasp winner from Fabio Carvalho against Newcastle.Jurgen Klopp admitted that the Reds needed reinforcements in midfield due to their injury crisis and they brought in Juventus’ Arthur Melo before the window closed. He won’t feature today but Darwin Nunez is back after serving a three-match suspension for headbutting Joachim Andersen in the match against Crystal Palace.

Follow all the action from the Merseyside derby as Liverpool travel to Everton:

Everton vs Liverpool

Everton XI: Pickford, Patterson, Tarkowski, Coady, Mykolenko, Davies, Onana, Iwobi, Gray, Maupay, Gordon

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Fabinho, Elliott, Carvalho, Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Everton FC 0 – 0 Liverpool FC

Everton 0-0 Liverpool

12:43 , Michael Jones

13 mins: Harvey Elliott is an enterprising midfielder who likes to drive into the box on and off the ball. That said his runs do leave space in midfield that Everton are exploiting to quickly transition up the pitch.

Nathan Patterson and Luis Diaz get into a bit of a tangle and the referee has a word with both men. It’s nice defending from the Everton man who’s getting stuck into his work today.

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Everton 0-0 Liverpool

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Everton 0-0 Liverpool

12:39 , Michael Jones

10 mins: Chance! Harvey Elliott misplaces a pass to Fabinho and Everton latch onto the loose ball. Gray drives to the box and slips it through to Maupay whose first touch takes it behind Virgil van Dijk.

He looks to shoot with an effort across the box but he scuffs his connection and sends it wide of the far post.

Everton 0-0 Liverpool

12:38 , Michael Jones

8 mins: Fabinho leans across Anthony Gordon in the middle of the pitch and gifts the home side a free kick. Coady fizzes one long and picks Demarai Gray on the right side.

He delivers a decent cross into the box but Neal Maupay can’t reach it and the ball skips safely through the area.

Everton 0-0 Liverpool

12:36 , Michael Jones

7 mins: Liverpool have started strongly. They’re finding lots of success with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah and Harvey Elliott combining on the right side.

Conor Coady is called into action to head clear a cross from Elliott but Liverpool continue to pile pressure on the Everton defence.

Everton 0-0 Liverpool

12:34 , Michael Jones

5 mins: Liverpool’s first corner is swung into the middle by Trent Alexander-Arnold but the Toffees work it away. The ball drops kindly for Kostas Tsimikas just outside the box and he drills a low effort at goal but Tarkowski is there once more to get the block in.

Everton 0-0 Liverpool

12:33 , Michael Jones

3 mins: Virgil van Dijk swings an aerial pass over to Mo Salah on the right wing and the Egyptian stops the ball dead. He flicks a left-footed pass into the box as Darwin Nunez splits the Everton centre-backs but James Tarkowski gets to it first and sends it behind for a corner.

Kick off: Everton 0-0 Liverpool

12:31 , Michael Jones

Liverpool kick off the match and work the ball over to the left wing where it bounces out of play for an Everton throw in. The homse side send it down the line but the Red recover the ball and push back into Everton’s half.

Klopp on Liverpool’s shaky defence

12:27 , Michael Jones

Liverpool’s most recent trend has seen them concede the first goal in four of their five Premier League matches this season and is a problem that Jurgen Klopp is yet to solve.

“I am not 100% sure what it is about [conceding the first goal].” he said before kick off. “We try to be dominant from the start and that will be difficult today because of what is at stake and it is Goodison and I am sure it will be a lively and aggressive start from Everton. We have to be ready. At the end, football is all about reaction. When the other team has a goal you have to respond to that. I hope at some point in the season we don’t have to talk about this anymore.

“Bobby [Firmino] is in top shape but came back injury and has now played a lot. Darwin [Nunez] is fresh so that is the reason [he plays]. We had to change in midfield, it was clear. We had Milly [Milner] or Fabinho. We decide for Fabio as Milly can come on for five positions. Kostas [Tsimikas] for Robbo [Robertson] is just time. Robbo plays all the time and when we can make a change unforced we should do it.

“[Demarai] Gray will go to the wing and [Neal] Maupay will go up front [for Everton]. He is a lively boy, very aggressive. Good player. Everton did really well last few games. They have found a system now. Press from time to time. Direct style. When [Jordan] Pickford gets the ball he goes pretty long. Makes the pitch long. It is a challenge for our team, fight for lots of second balls.”

Pre-match thoughts of Frank Lampard

12:25 , Michael Jones

The Everton boss spoke to BT Sport before kick off saying: “Our performances have been good. we’ve lacked a little something along the way to get that win. We’ve deserved it. It is a big opponent in front of us today, big derby. We focus on the game in hand.

“We couldn’t register him [Maupay] for the last two. But he is in now and has trained with us all week, which he helps. He can bring to the table what we brought him to the club for, which is hold up play and hopefully goals. It has been a protracted transfer [Gueye], where he has been travelling a lot. We would like to have got him straight in but we need to be sensible and to be fair to the midfield at Leeds, they worked really hard.

“Liverpool are always dangerous in any moment. That is the style they have worked on over many years. Intense team, always a threat on the counter and build-up. And they will keep going. That is what top teams do. We have to do the same.”

Salah enjoys Goodison Park

12:24 , Michael Jones

Mo Salah has scored 144 goals and assisted 49 in the Premier League since making his debut in February 2014.

During this period Raheem Sterling is the only player to reach 100 goals and 50 assists (107 goals, 53 assists) despite Salah spending two and a half seasons in Serie A.

Three of Salah’s four Premier League goals for Liverpool against Everton have come at Goodison Park. Only Michael Owen, with four, has scored more away goals for the Reds against the Toffees in the competition.

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Three in three for Gordon?

12:21 , Michael Jones

At 21-years-old Anthony Gordon can become the youngest Everton player to score in three consecutive Premier League games since Romelu Lukaku did so aged 20 in October 2013 and the youngest Englishman since 19-year-old Francis Jeffers in September 2000.

He scored in both draws against Brentford and Leeds.

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Will Coleman feature for Everton?

12:18 , Michael Jones

Seamus Coleman is set for his 18th Premier League appearance in Merseyside derbies, equalling the Everton record held by Tim Howard, Tony Hibbert, Leighton Baines and Leon Osman.

But he’ll have to come off the bench to do so.

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Reds on target

12:15 , Michael Jones

Liverpool have scored in 52 of their last 53 Premier League matches. The exception was a 1-0 defeat at Leicester City on 28th December 2021.

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Everton’s home form

12:12 , Michael Jones

In 2022, all six of Everton’s Premier League defeats at Goodison Park have been by a single-goal margin (four 1-0, two 3-2).

The most recent club to win a top-flight away fixture versus the Toffees by more than one goal were Liverpool, in the 4-1 victory last season.

Everton can remain winless in each of their opening three home matches for the first time since 2014/15 under Roberto Martinez.

Lampard vs Klopp

12:09 , Michael Jones

Frank Lampard has lost all four of his Premier League meetings with Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp, with his sides conceding at least two goals each time.

Lampard has had 80 Premier League matches as a manager (57 for Chelsea, 23 for Everton). He picked up 69 points in his first 40 games, but only 49 points in the 40 fixtures since.

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Can Liverpool win away from home?

12:06 , Michael Jones

Liverpool could lose consecutive Premier League away fixtures for the first time since February 2017 – when they lost 2-0 at Hull City and 3-1 at Leicester.

The Reds last failed to win any of their first three away league games in a single campaign in 2010, when they went four without a win under Roy Hodgson.

Everton vs Liverpool

12:03 , Michael Jones

Derby day.

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Liverpool yet to win on the road

12:00 , Michael Jones

Liverpool have scored 40 winning goals in the 90th minute in the Premier League, 12 more than any other side but they are yet to win on the road this season, having won seven of their last eight away from home in the league in 2021/22.

So far this season they’ve drawn 2-2 at Fulham and lost 2-1 away to Manchester United.

Good signs for Everton?

11:56 , Michael Jones

Everton could draw four successive Premier League games for the first time since a run of four ended in November 2012, a sequence which included a 2-2 home draw with Liverpool.

The Toffees are averaging five shots on target per game in the Premier League this season, their highest since 2016-17 and up from their average of 3.6 last season

Everton vs Liverpool

11:52 , Michael Jones

Everton’s current run of 11 Premier League home matches without a win versus Liverpool is their longest in the top flight at Goodison Park against a single opponent.

The Merseyside derby has seen an unrivalled 22 red cards in the Premier League era.

‘I gave him a slap’: Jurgen Klopp sure Darwin Nunez has learned his lesson after red card

11:49 , Michael Jones

Jurgen Klopp said Darwin Nunez has learned the lesson from his red card against Crystal Palace and joked that he slapped him on the neck to ensure he does not forget it and lose his cool again.

The Uruguayan striker is available after a three-match ban for headbutting Joachim Andersen and could make his comeback in the potentially intense atmosphere of a Merseyside derby on Saturday.

“He is really happy that he isn’t suspended,” Klopp said. “Always I give him a high five but I gave him a slap on his neck as well, just that he doesn’t forget.”

Jurgen Klopp sure Darwin Nunez has learned his lesson after red card

Klopp on Darwin’s ban

11:45 , Michael Jones

Liverpool forward, Darwin Nunez, was sent off against Crystal Palace after headbutting defender Joachim Andersen. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp says he can’t guarantee that Nunez won’t be sent off again but he will strive to do his talking on the pitch.

“He is a wonderful young man but he has emotions as well,” Klopp said. “He made a mistake but we didn’t speak for the full 15 days about it, telling him ‘you have to calm down’.

“How we want to think in these situations is that we pay back with football, if Darwin plays then he has to be ready for these things. When a player is talking to you a lot or is really physical, then he is not in his own game, and he [Nunez] has to use these kind of moments as well.

“If the other one is too busy wanting to distract him, you just have to use it from a football point of view.

“For the Crystal Palace game, when the defender is searching for this constant contact, then go from there and you decide when you start the movement.

“Will it never happen again? I don’t know, but I am pretty sure nothing will happen in the next game.”

Everton vs Liverpool

11:41 , Michael Jones

This will be the 241st meeting in all competitions – Liverpool have 97 wins, Everton 67. It is the most-played derby in the top division.

In all competitions, the Reds have won more games against Everton at Goodison Park than they have lost (41 versus 40), while a win will give them the lead in league games at the ground.

Everton vs Liverpool team changes

11:35 , Michael Jones

Frank Lampard makes just one change to the Everton starting XI that line-up against Leeds last time out. Neal Maupay comes in to replace Dwight McNeil in the forward line.

Jurgen Klopp, meanwhile, makes three changes to his Liverpool team. Kosts Tsimikas comes into the defence to replace Andy Robertson at left-back with Fabio Carvalho slotting into midfield in the place of Jordan Henderson with Darwin Nunez returning from a suspension at the expense of Roberto Firmino.

Everton vs Liverpool line-ups

11:30 , Michael Jones

Everton XI: Pickford, Patterson, Tarkowski, Coady, Mykolenko, Davies, Onana, Iwobi, Gray, Maupay, Gordon

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Fabinho, Elliott, Carvalho, Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Everton vs Liverpool

11:27 , Michael Jones

Liverpool can win back-to-back fixtures at Goodison Park for the first time since a run of three victories between 2007 and 2009.

Everton have won four of the last five Premier League Merseyside derbies when they scored the opening goal but those five games cover a 17-year period from 2004 to 2021.

Anthony Gordon to Chelsea ‘never got close to happening’, Everton boss Frank Lampard reveals

11:23 , Michael Jones

Everton boss Frank Lampard insists Anthony Gordon never came close to leaving Goodison Park.

Gordon was the subject of strong interest from Chelsea in the transfer window, with Everton rejecting a reported £45million bid from the Londoners for the 21-year-old forward.

Lampard had made it clear that he wanted Gordon to stay on Merseyside, and he got his wish when the transfer window closed on Thursday night.

“It never got close to happening,” Lampard said on the interest around Gordon as he spoke ahead of Saturday’s Merseyside derby against Liverpool.

Anthony Gordon to Chelsea ‘never got close to happening’

Everton vs Liverpool

11:18 , Michael Jones

Everton have won just one of their last 23 Premier League games against Liverpool with that being a 2-0 victory at Anfield in February 2021.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last 11 league games away to Everton with three wins and eight draws. The last time they lost at Goodison Park in the top-flight was a 2-0 defeat in October 2010.

Injury updates from Klopp

11:13 , Michael Jones

Jurgen Klopp gave a few updates on Jordan Henderson and Diogo Jota’s injuries when he spoke to the media on Friday. On Liverpool’s captain Klopp said:

“Nothing yet. We are still waiting for the result [following a hamstring injury] to be honest. It was now only 12.30 or so; I asked before I came here and [we] didn’t get a result yet.

“He is definitely out, he is injured, but the extent I don’t know.”

Klopp added that Jota is likely to be available for Saturday’s trip to Goodison Park though he probably isn’t ready to play a full 90 minutes.

“Diogo probably will be in as well, he trained yesterday with the team first time. He will train today,” said the Liverpool boss.

“I have to make a decision, does it make sense that we involve him already or not? But if, it is the first time we have five attackers – sounds like Christmas!”

Lampard excited for Merseyside derby

11:08 , Michael Jones

Frank Lampard insists his team must match intensity and passion of Evertonians when they face Liverpool is today’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Seaking at his pre-match press conference Lampard explained why the derby is a game like no other.

“I understand what this game means,” he said. “I was fortunate enough to take part in a lot of London derbies, but when you’re talking about a city like Liverpool and what it means to both clubs… The city is so 50/50 and it ramps up the intensity of the game and what it means to the fans.

“It’s my first Merseyside derby at Goodison and I’m excited about that fact.

“We’ll have a home crowd behind us before the game and during the game. We have to perform with the same passion they’re going to turn up with.”

Everton vs Liverpool early team news

11:03 , Michael Jones

Everton forward Neil Maupay is set to make his debut today after he was ineligible for the draw at Leeds United. Idrissa Gueye may also feature after re-signing with the club on deadline day.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure are back in training but not yet available.

For Liverpool, Darwin Nunez is back after a suspension and Diogo Jota has returned to training though may not be up to match fitness.

Jordan Henderson is sidelined with a hamstring issue and the Reds are still waiting to find out the full extent of the injury whilst loan signing Arthur is not expected to receive international clearance until Saturday and wil not play a part in today’s derby.

Jurgen Klopp wants Darwin Nunez to turn his frustration into Liverpool goals

10:57 , Michael Jones

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants Darwin Nunez to use being targeted by opposition defenders to his advantage.

The Reds striker returns to the fold for Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Everton after serving a three-match ban for his red card on his home debut against Crystal Palace.

The former Benfica man lost his cool and headbutted Joachim Andersen, which earned him an instant dismissal in the August 15 clash.

The eyes of Premier League defenders would have lit up when they saw how easily the 23-year-old was triggered and they will surely try to antagonise him.

But Klopp says if the opposition become preoccupied with trying to get a reaction out of Nunez then he can take advantage.

Jurgen Klopp wants Darwin Nunez to turn his frustration into goals

Frank Lampard sounds warning after Everton’s summer transfer window

10:49 , Michael Jones

Frank Lampard has warned Everton have not solved all their problems in one transfer window and cannot “go to the moon” quickly.

While Lampard made eight summer signings, Everton only narrowly avoided relegation last season and then lost top scorer Richarlison.

And Lampard believes he is at the start of a long-term rebuilding job as he said they should not be expected to finish in the top six or eight this season.

“It could take longer,” he said. “History tells you when you are building for something it takes time and there are bumps in the road. You are working against others who are very stable and have invested again.”

Frank Lampard sounds warning after Everton’s summer transfer window

Everton vs Liverpool

10:37 , Michael Jones

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the Merseyside derby as Everton host Liverpool in the Premier League. Both teams are in need of points with Frank Lampard’s side hovering just above the relegation zone having failed to win any of their opening five matches. Liverpool meanwhile are seven points adrift from the top of the table will want to keep their winning run going following Fabio Carvalho’s last minute winner against Newcastle last time out.

Both clubs have been active in the transfer window with Everton bringing in James Garner and Idrissa Gueye on deadline day. More importantly for them, forward Neal Maupay is available to play today and will provide experience as a target point in the frontline something that the Toffees have been missing in this early matches.

Liverpool’s midfield injury crisis forced them back into the market against their initial plans and Arthur Melo has arrived from Juventus. If Jurgen Klopp can bring out the best in the temperamental midfielder he could prove a vital assest to the team going forward. Darwin Nunez has served his three-match ban and brings some depth to the attack and Diogo Jota may get a few minutes after returning to training for the Reds.