February 10th 2025.
Cody Gakpo has been on fire this season, scoring eight goals in the Premier League. The upcoming match between Everton and Liverpool is highly anticipated, with Everton looking to ruin Liverpool's chances of winning the league title.
Currently, Arne Slot's team is at the top of the league with a six-point lead over Arsenal. However, Liverpool has the opportunity to extend that lead to nine points if they secure a win against Everton. This highly anticipated game was originally scheduled for December, but due to Storm Darragh, it was postponed and later rescheduled.
After a shocking loss in the FA Cup fourth-round to Plymouth, Liverpool is determined to get back on track and secure a win against Everton. Similarly, Everton is also looking to bounce back after being eliminated from the FA Cup by AFC Bournemouth.
Despite their cup defeat, Everton has been performing well in the Premier League, winning their last three games under the guidance of David Moyes. Liverpool has also been in great form, winning their previous three Premier League matches against Brentford, Ipswich, and Bournemouth.
However, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez are facing injury concerns and may not be available for the Merseyside derby. Alexander-Arnold has been out of action since February 1st and missed the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg against Tottenham, as well as the FA Cup loss to Plymouth. Coach Slot is hopeful that Alexander-Arnold will be able to make a return, but it is uncertain at this point.
Gomez, on the other hand, was forced off the pitch after just 11 minutes in his first game back since late December. Although it is unclear if it is the same leg that he injured previously, it is evident that he was not fully recovered. Curtis Jones is also dealing with fitness issues, but it is likely that he will be able to play against Everton.
Meanwhile, Everton has their own set of injury concerns, with Orel Mangala, Armando Broja, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dwight McNeil, and Seamus Coleman all ruled out for the match against Liverpool.
Both teams are expected to put up a tough fight, with Everton hoping to continue their winning streak in the Premier League, while Liverpool aims to extend their lead at the top. The predicted lineups for both teams include some new faces, with players like Szoboszlai and Diaz for Liverpool, and Alcaraz and Ndiaye for Everton.
Fans can catch all the action of the Merseyside derby on Wednesday at 19:30 UK time, with live coverage available on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, as well as on discovery+.
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