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.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot hailed Mohamed Salah stressing that his influence stretches far beyond goals & assists as the Reds prepare for the Merseyside Derby against Everton. The Egyptian forward starred in Liverpool’s Champions league opener scoring once and setting up another in the 2 - 0 win over Atletico Madrid.

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:

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

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,

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.