David Moyes’ plan for dealing with league leaders Liverpool in the Anfield derby was a sensible one on paper.After Burnley had so much success sitting back against Liverpool last

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.

Liverpool maintained a perfect start to its Premier League season when Ryan Gravenberch scored and set up a first-half goal in a 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Everton have won just 11 of their 67 Premier League games against Liverpool (D26 L30), a win rate of 16% - among sides they have faced 3+ times in the competition, only against Manchester United (15%) and Tottenham Hotspur (15%) do they have a lower win rate.

Liverpool has seemingly picked up right where they left off after a dominant championship performance last season. The Reds have won each of their first four matches of the season, and have picked up back-to-back clean sheets in victories against Arsenal and Burnley.

Liverpool return to the Premier League with a Saturday lunchtime kickoff against Everton in the latest instalment of the Merseyside Derby.

Liverpool host Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield aiming to extend a perfect record of four wins from their opening four Premier League games. David Moyes is yet to win at Anfield in all 22 career matches as a manager.

Ryan Gravenberch led Liverpool to a 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday, standing out in a match that was far from comfortable. Liverpool started well but ended up defending a narrow lead late on, something they have had to get used to this season.