Everton vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups: Premier League

6:00am on Saturday 7th December 2024
By Jake Skudder

The 245th Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool will be a historic one, marking the final time these two rivals clash at Goodison Park before Everton's move to Bramley-Moore Dock.

Both teams come into this match with contrasting fortunes: Liverpool sitting near the summit of the table, while Everton, buoyed by a midweek win, are seeking to create a buffer from the relegation zone.

This iconic derby promises a blend of emotion and intensity, with Liverpool looking to maintain their title charge and Everton fighting for pride and momentum during a challenging run of fixtures. Here are the predicted lineups for this monumental clash.

Everton Team News

Manager Sean Dyche will likely stick to the core that delivered a 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers midweek. Jordan Pickford, a mainstay in goal, will be shielded by a backline comprising Ashley Young, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Vitaliy Mykolenko.

The midfield quartet of Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Mangala, and McNeil will aim to bring both defensive solidity and transitional play.

Up front, Dominic Calvert-Lewin should retain his starting spot, especially with Armando Broja still finding full match fitness after his promising cameo against Wolves.

Dyche may resist major changes, given the stakes, but Youssef Chermiti remains unavailable to bolster attacking depth.

Everton Predicted Lineup to face Liverpool

Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Ndiaye, Gueye, Mangala, Doucoure, McNeil; Calvert

Here is how the side last lined up

Liverpool Team News

Arne Slot faces challenges in defence, with Ibrahima Konaté and Conor Bradley out. Joe Gomez had a shaky midweek showing, so 20-year-old Jarrell Quansah might partner Virgil van Dijk in central defence.

Trent Alexander-Arnold should return at right-back, with Andy Robertson on the left. Caoimhin Kelleher is set to continue in goal, though Alisson’s return looms after Kelleher’s late error against Newcastle.

In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister’s suspension forces a reshuffle, likely seeing Curtis Jones paired with Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch.

The formidable trio of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, and Luis Díaz will spearhead the attack, with Salah continuing his stellar season as Liverpool’s key man.