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Premier League | Gameweek 5
Oct 17, 2020 at 12.30pm UK
Goodison Park
Liverpool logo

Everton
2 - 2
Liverpool

Keane (19'), Calvert-Lewin (81')
Rodriguez (45'), Gomes (69'), Allan (84')
Richarlison (90')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Mane (3'), Salah (72')
Mane (67'), Fabinho (84')
Reaction
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Michael Oliver admits mistake over Jordan Pickford, Virgil van Dijk challenge
Premier League referee Michael Oliver admits that Jordan Pickford should have seen red for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk in October's Merseyside derby.
Jan 10, 12:48
Jordan Pickford in action for England on September 5, 2020
Gareth Southgate phoned Jordan Pickford after Merseyside derby
The Everton number one was heavily criticised for his challenge on Virgil Van Dijk.
Nov 5, 22:50
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Adrian: 'No defence for Jordan Pickford tackle on Virgil van Dijk'
Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian admits that he cannot defend Jordan Pickford after the Everton goalkeeper left Virgil van Dijk needing surgery following a horror tackle.
Oct 23, 23:32
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Carlo Ancelotti defends Jordan Pickford after Virgil van Dijk injury
Goalkeeper's challenge resulted in the defender injuring his knee.
Oct 22, 13:57
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Virgil van Dijk injury "worse than initially feared"
Virgil van Dijk's anterior cruciate ligament injury is "worse than initially feared", according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.
Oct 21, 17:54
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on October 17, 2020
Jurgen Klopp, Georginio Wijnaldum unhappy with Everton's approach in Merseyside derby
Liverpool will be without Virgil Van Virgil van Dijk for several months and Thiago Alcantara for the short-term after fierce derby challenges.
Oct 21, 08:46
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk walks off injured during the Merseyside derby against Everton on October 17, 2020
Jurgen Klopp: 'Virgil Van Dijk injury difficult to accept'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp voices his frustration over the circumstances surrounding Virgil van Dijk's potentially season-ending injury against Everton.
Oct 20, 23:46
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Merseyside Police to investigate Jordan Pickford abuse on social media
Merseyside Police investigating social media messages targeting the Everton goalkeeper after the incident at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Oct 19, 19:08
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Mark Bosnich calls for Pickford to be banned for length of Van Dijk injury
Mark Bosnich calls for Jordan Pickford to be banned until Virgil van Dijk returns to action following the goalkeeper's crunching tackle on the Liverpool defender.
Oct 19, 18:38
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Jordan Pickford avoids retrospective action after Virgil van Dijk challenge
The defender is to undergo knee surgery as a result of the incident.
Oct 19, 13:47
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk vows to return "as quickly as possible"
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk vows to return "as quickly as possible" from potentially season-ending surgery on the ACL injury he sustained against Everton.
Oct 19, 10:09
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
A look at Liverpool's defensive dilemma following Virgil van Dijk injury
The club hope the Holland international will not be out for the whole season.
Oct 18, 19:31
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk to undergo surgery on knee injury
The Dutchman damaged knee ligaments during Saturday's derby draw with Everton.
Oct 18, 18:23
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Liverpool 'left troubled over application of VAR against Everton'
Two major decisions went against the Reds in the 2-2 Merseyside derby draw at Everton.
Oct 18, 12:30
Richarlison celebrates scoring for Everton on January 11, 2020
Richarlison puts tackle on Liverpool midfielder Thiago down to "over-dedication"
Richarlison issues an apology to Thiago Alcantara following his X-rated challenge on the midfielder in Everton's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Oct 18, 09:35
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Virgil van Dijk 'suffers ACL injury and could miss eight months'
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk damaged his anterior cruciate ligament against Everton and is now facing eight months out, according to a report.
Oct 17, 19:05
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on October 17, 2020
Liverpool 'ask Premier League to review VAR decisions against Everton'
Jordan Pickford's tackle on Virgil Van Virgil van Dijk and Jordan Henderson's late disallowed goal have been called into question by the Reds.
Oct 17, 18:31
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on as his side are beaten by Aston Villa on October 4, 2020
Jurgen Klopp angered by VAR after draw with Everton
Virgil Van Virgil van Dijk and Thiago Alcantara were both injured by poor challenges.
Oct 17, 16:41
Everton's Jordan Pickford pictured on August 23, 2019
A look at Jordan Pickford's performance in Merseyside derby
The England goalkeeper made a number of good saves but produced haphazard moments as well.
Oct 17, 15:01

The Match

Match Report

Richarlison was sent off for the Toffees while Jordan Pickford avoided similar punishment for a dangerous lunge on Virgil Van Virgil van Dijk.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League Merseyside derby between leaders Everton and champions Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole looks at how champions Liverpool could line up for Saturday's mouth-watering Merseyside derby against league leaders Everton at Goodison Park.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Liverpool win with a probability of 51.22%. A win for Everton had a probability of 25.66% and a draw had a probability of 23.1%.

The most likely scoreline for a Liverpool win was 1-2 with a probability of 9.66%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 0-1 (8.85%) and 0-2 (7.97%). The likeliest Everton win was 2-1 (6.5%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (10.72%). The actual scoreline of 2-2 was predicted with a 5.9% likelihood.

Result
EvertonDrawLiverpool
25.66%23.12%51.22%
Both teams to score 58.65%
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
57.99%42.01%
Over 3.5Under 3.5
35.59%64.41%
Everton Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
70.23%29.77%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
34.16%65.84%
Liverpool Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
83.5%16.5%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
53.78%46.22%
Score Analysis
    Everton 25.66%
    Liverpool 51.22%
    Draw 23.12%
EvertonDrawLiverpool
2-1 @ 6.5%
1-0 @ 5.95%
2-0 @ 3.61%
3-1 @ 2.62%
3-2 @ 2.37%
3-0 @ 1.46%
Other @ 3.16%
Total : 25.66%
1-1 @ 10.72%
2-2 @ 5.85%
0-0 @ 4.91%
3-3 @ 1.42%
Other @ 0.21%
Total : 23.12%
1-2 @ 9.66%
0-1 @ 8.85%
0-2 @ 7.97%
1-3 @ 5.8%
0-3 @ 4.79%
2-3 @ 3.52%
1-4 @ 2.62%
0-4 @ 2.16%
2-4 @ 1.58%
1-5 @ 0.94%
Other @ 3.33%
Total : 51.22%

Head to Head
Jun 21, 2020 7pm
Jan 5, 2020 4.01pm
Dec 4, 2019 8.15pm
Mar 3, 2019 4.15pm
Dec 2, 2018 4.15pm
Build-up
Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action with Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Liverpool looking to break all-time club unbeaten record against Everton
Liverpool will be looking to break their all-time unbeaten club record when they square off against Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday afternoon.
Oct 17, 09:18
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on as his side are beaten by Aston Villa on October 4, 2020
Jurgen Klopp claims 7-2 Aston Villa loss could be a good thing for Liverpool
The aberration at Villa Park was arguably the worst performance under Jurgen Klopp.
Oct 17, 00:12
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured on September 26, 2020
Carlo Ancelotti looking forward to Everton test against "the best" Liverpool
The Premier League leaders are chasing a first win over Liverpool in 10 years.
Oct 16, 16:28
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp smiles after watching his side beat Arsenal on September 28, 2020
Jurgen Klopp admits Everton are ready to launch a "proper challenge" this season
The Toffees have not beaten Liverpool for a decade.
Oct 16, 16:26
Louis Saha pictured in November 2015
Louis Saha calls for more passion in Merseyside derby
Everton have not beaten Liverpool for a decade.
Oct 16, 14:56
Everton's James Rodríguez celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on October 3, 2020
Graeme Sharp excited by Everton's development under Carlo Ancelotti
The Toffees have made a flying start to the campaign.
Oct 15, 13:39
Thiago Alcantara in action for Liverpool on September 20, 2020
How Liverpool could line up against Everton
Sports Mole looks at how champions Liverpool could line up for Saturday's mouth-watering Merseyside derby against league leaders Everton at Goodison Park.
Oct 15, 11:35
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker pictured on December 14, 2019
Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Everton
Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.
Oct 14, 16:04
Thiago Alcantara in action for Liverpool on September 20, 2020
Thiago, Sadio Mane 'return to Liverpool training'
Liverpool's Thiago and Sadio Mane are both available for the Merseyside derby after returning to training following a self-isolation period, according to a report.
Oct 12, 23:08
Jack Butland reacts during an England training session on March 19, 2019
Jack Butland 'could join Liverpool and debut against Everton'
Liverpool could sign Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland before the end of the EFL transfer window, according to a report.
Oct 10, 23:37
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured on September 26, 2020
Carlo Ancelotti "honoured" to go into Merseyside derby with Everton top
Everton take on Liverpool at Goodison Park after the international break.
Oct 4, 22:59
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool17133140172342
2Chelsea18105338211735
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest1810442419534
4Arsenal1796234161833
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle188553021929
6Bournemouth188552721629
7Manchester CityMan City188463026428
8Fulham187742623328
9Aston Villa188462629-328
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1872939261323
12Brentford177283232023
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham186572330-723
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd186482124-322
15Everton173861522-717
16Crystal Palace183871826-817
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1843112940-1115
18Leicester CityLeicester1835102240-1814
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1813141137-266


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