PREMIER LEAGUE leaders Everton welcome champions Liverpool for a crunch Merseyside derby at Goodison.
The home side are a perfect four from four after a superb start to the new campaign and are looking for a first win in this fixture since 2010.
Liverpool were stunned 7-2 by Aston Villa before the international break and Jurgen Klopp will be hoping that defeat focuses his side back on their title defence.
When is Everton vs Liverpool?
- The first Merseyside derby of the new season is the lunchtime offering on TODAY, October 17.
- Kick-off at Goodison Park is set for 12.30pm BST.
- The last three meetings between the sides here have finished 0-0.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
You can catch this game live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
Coverage begins at 11.30am.
If you’re a BT Sport customer, download the official BT Sport app to stream on a number of devides.
And EE phone subscribers can watch this match for FREE.
Simply text SPORT to 150 for a three-month trial to BT Sport mobile.
What is the team news?
The Toffees are sweating on the fitness of full back Lucas Digne who returned from international duty with a knock.
Seamus Coleman, Allan and Andre Gomes are back in contention for the home side.
Alisson remains out for Liverpool and therefore Adrian is set to start between the sticks.
Sadio Mane and Thiago both tested positive for coronavirus but have made it through their isolation and should be available.
Match odds
- Everton to win – 14/5
- Draw – 29/10
- Liverpool victory – 17/20
- Over 2.5 goals – 8/15
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
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