Especially in the Merseyside derby as well.” “We know if Mo has got the ball, he has an incredible pass. We know if someone is on the ball side, they have to go through and the space is coming behind.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at why Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was booked in the Merseyside derby for taking a quick free-kick.

Everton haven't defeated Liverpool in the Premier League since 2024, but coming into the Merseyside derby, there are plenty of reasons for David Moyes to feel confident that his side can be the first team to earn points off of the Reds in the new season.

Everything you need to know ahead of the Merseyside derby, including Liverpool and Everton team news, TV channel, injury news and more.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at Anfield (kick-off 12:30 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Liverpool made it five wins from five in the Premier League with victory in the Merseyside derby, but much of the post-match noise centred on Jack Grealish’s outburst at referee Darren England. The champions started strongly at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch lifting in the opener from Mo Salah’s clever pass.

Arne Slot had decided to drop Florian Wirtz for the Merseyside derby even before he produced his finest performance to date as a £100m signing, in the win over Atletico Madrid. Or that was the implication,

Everton boss David Moyes has defended Liverpool's summer spending spree but still aimed a cheeky dig at their Merseyside rivals. The Reds spent around £450 million on signings but manager Arne Slot was keen to point out they have sold £200m-worth of players as well.