Liverpool vs Everton — Premier League Match Preview
Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
Kick-off Time: 12:30pm BST (approx.)
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Current Context & Form
- Liverpool remain in excellent form this season. They’ve won all four of their Premier League matches so far, showing resilience: in several games they’ve conceded but managed to secure late winners.
- Everton have had a solid start too, gathering seven points from four matches. Their recent performances suggest they’re organized and capable of causing problems.
Team News / Injuries
- Liverpool
- Alexander Isak’s readiness is uncertain. He got some minutes recently but may not be at full match fitness yet.
- Other fitness doubts include some squad rotation due to busy schedule and recent fixtures. (Exact names not confirmed.)
- Everton
- Jarrad Branthwaite is injured (hamstring), so key defensive reinforcement missing.
- Vitalii Mykolenko also has fitness concerns.
- Everton’s recent injury absences mean they may be a bit shallower on the bench.
Tactical Considerations
- Liverpool are expected to dominate possession and look to force mistakes from Everton early. Their attacking threats (wide play, forwards with movement) will be key.
- Everton are likely to set up more defensively, compact in midfield, looking to frustrate Liverpool and hit on the break or via set-pieces. Manager David Moyes has indicated he believes Liverpool have shown moments of vulnerability.
- The midfield battle, especially from the deeper positions, will be important: Liverpool’s ability to build up play vs Everton’s attempts to disrupt and counter.
Who to Watch
- Liverpool: Keep an eye on players who can exploit space in behind, especially if Everton press high or leave gaps. Also signs that Isak might be introduced carefully if needed.
- Everton: Monitoring creative efforts from the likes of Jack Grealish, Iliman Ndiaye, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Their goal-threat may depend on capitalizing on Liverpool’s defensive lapses.
Prediction
Given Liverpool’s home record, momentum, and Everton’s injury concerns, Liverpool are favorites. But in a derby, emotions are high, and Everton could make it tight.
Likely Scoreline: Liverpool 2-0 Everton or 2-1 Everton
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