Paul Merson has tipped Liverpool to earn all three factors in opposition to Everton at Anfield on Monday night time regardless of being ‘very nervous’ about elements of the Reds’ efficiency in opposition to Wolves lately.
Final weekend, Jurgen Klopp’s aspect have been defeated 3-0 by Wolves at Molineux whereas new boss Toffees Sean Dyche picked up an enormous three factors for the Toffees as they beat league leaders Arsenal by a purpose to nil at Goodison Park.
The Blues will due to this fact head into subsequent week’s conflict filled with confidence however Merson believes the Merseyside derby is the proper recreation for Klopp’s males to return to successful methods
“I watched Liverpool the opposite day, and I assumed they have been higher in opposition to Wolves than they have been in opposition to Brighton,” the previous Arsenal favorite informed Sportskeeda (through Rousing The Kop).
“In the event that they’d made it 2-1, I believe they might’ve bought one thing out of it. In the direction of the top, nonetheless, I used to be very nervous for Liverpool once they had the ball. They simply didn’t have the hearth in them.
“It is a good recreation for Liverpool. It’s the Merseyside derby, and the followers shall be up for it. Everton will sit again and soak up the stress. They’re going to work on getting a purpose from a set piece. They’ll have ten males behind the ball and one up entrance.
“I believe Liverpool want a peaceful head with composure and expertise. Fabinho hasn’t had the best of seasons within the Premier League, however I wouldn’t be stunned if he got here again for this recreation alongside Thiago and Jordan Henderson. They’ve bought expertise, and also you want seasoned gamers in a Merseyside derby.
“Liverpool’s defence has been everywhere this season, however Everton aren’t going to have a lot of a go at them. Liverpool must defend their set items as a result of that’s what Everton will stay on. I’d be shocked if Liverpool fail to win this recreation. Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Everton.”
It’ll be no shock on Monday night time when Dyche’s aspect arrive at Anfield and defend with at the very least 10 males behind the ball.
The previous Burnley solely is aware of one strategy to play however credit score the place credit score’s due – it’s labored for him thus far in his profession.
Everton will consider now is a good time to come back to Anfield with Liverpool so low on confidence and struggling for each targets and clear sheets, however it’s all the way down to males in Pink to place the guests of their place.
The reverse fixture earlier this season led to a goalless draw throughout Stanley Park so let’s hope for a significantly better recreation this time round.
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