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Liverpool vs Everton

Super weekend in the Premiership and it all starts with a Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield Road in the early noon kickoff. The battle for Merseyside went to the Reds earlier this season when these two teams met at Goodison Park back in November. Therefore, much revenge is on the minds of the Blues half of Liverpool while the Red half will be expecting a win over their bitter rival once again.

Liverpool are getting most of their points at Anfield. Their record speaks for themselves as they are 8 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in front of their own fans. This could prove that Liverpool are pretty confident at home compared to their away form. The return of Albert Riera and captain Steven Gerrard have been immense for the team. Their width has certainly been busy lately and drawn good reviews of their play. Manager Rafa Benitez believes his team can turn things around and a win against Everton will cement that they will not give up so easily after their poor start of the season. Liverpool will be without Benayoun, El Zahir and Fernando Torres.

Everton have been playing some brilliant football of the late and that could be because of the players returning back from injuries. Some key members of the squad like Cahill and Pienaar are really pulling through for Everton. They were able to get four wins and a draw (against Arsenal away) out of five of their most recent games. That is the sort of form that any Everton fan would be glad to hear going into the Merseyside derby. There is no doubt the blue half of Liverpool are looking forward to take on their rivals at this moment of time.

This game is pretty even by the looks of both teams situation. Liverpool is missing a few key players but managing to get the three points at home while Everton have something to prove with their good form. Anything can happen in the derby and it will be a fierce one as both are in search for points. Liverpool is without Torres and that could spur Everton on to win this match. Liverpool does well against their rivals, beating Manchester United and Everton, even in the midst of their dipping form. Benitez to mastermind the derby, Betsson is offering odds at 1.78 Liverpool to do the double over Everton.

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