Sam Allardyce: "Really the approach has to be about nullifying [them] like it was then, and about us nullifying their attacking options because the goalscoring ability of Liverpool is their main strength". Jurgen Klopp's side were three goals to the good by halftime. A win on Saturday, however, would strengthen the Reds' chances of finishing comfortably in a top-four position and provide the satisfaction of beating their nearest rivals twice in one season. We have to stand on the front foot, be fearless and be clinical if we get an opportunity.
With 40 points already on the Premier league board and safety assured, this examination for Everton could have major repercussions behind the scenes. The former sustained a knock in Wednesday's win over Manchester City, and is not expected to be risked here.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are riding high on confidence, having lost just one game in all competitions in the last two months. With Liverpool facing Manchester City in the Champions League mid-week and the top four all but wrapped up, Sam Allardyce's side will be hoping to face a rotated Liverpool team on Saturday. If we had to play Liverpool in a derby match it's a good time to do that, I don't think there's any doubt about that. Can the Blues stun the Reds like Swansea did post-City? The Senegalese flyer has been overshadowed for long chunks of the season but has scored nine goals since the turn of the year, including two in his last two games.
916 - Danny Ings is making his first Premier League start in 916 days, since playing against Everton at Goodison Park - scoring the opener in a 1-1 draw.
However, he insists fans will be desperate for the club to prioritise the Merseyside derby, live on Sky Sports Premier League from 11.30am, and maintain momentum.
It's one of the biggest, most storied rivalries in England.
Mohamed Salah's situation is perhaps the most ambiguous. In comparison, Everton have only managed to score 38 league goals in total as an entire team.
In a heated fixture that holds a record for the most red cards (21) in English top-flight history, the home side have been shown 14 of those. Kanchelskis believes both players would boost Everton's 2018-19 campaign.
