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Preview: Everton vs. Liverpool
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Who will win Sunday's Merseyside derby
between Everton and Liverpool?
Everton
Liverpool
Draw
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By Danielle Joynson , Staff Reporter
Filed: Friday, October 2, 2015 at 16:59 UK
Last Updated: Friday, October 2, 2015 at
17:01 UK
There may be less than a five minute drive
between Everton and Liverpool, but they are
miles apart in terms of pressure on their
managers.
The job belonging to Liverpool boss Brendan
Rodgers is under scrutiny after his side's
unconvincing start to the season, while
Roberto Martinez hosts this Sunday's
Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on the
back of a four-game unbeaten run in the
Premier League.
Everton
There has not been many times when Everton
have been deemed favourites to win a
Merseyside derby, but they have been given
that title ahead of this weekend's clash.
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Last season was a disastrous campaign by
the Toffees' standards as they finished 11th in
the table, 15 points adrift of a European spot.
It is a big contrast this season as Martinez
has managed to inject that free-flowing
football that made him an instant hit at
Goodison Park when he took over from David
Moyes in 2013.
Everton have just one blip on their record so
far in the top flight - a 2-0 defeat to title
challengers Manchester City.
Aside from that, the Toffees have recorded
three victories, one of which came against
Chelsea, and three draws, with Ross Barkley
seemingly finding his zest again, and the
midfield partnership of Gareth Barry and
James McCarthy looking solid.
Everton have also been boosted by the
permanent return of winger Gerard Deulofeu,
who is likely to earn more first-team chances
after showing his promise in recent games,
while Romelu Lukaku heads into this
weekend's derby in great form having scored
twice in his side's comeback win over West
Bromwich Albion on Monday.
There is added incentive for the striker on
Sunday as he is only four goals away from
becoming the fifth Belgian to score 50 Premier
League goals before the age of 23.
Everton's performances have pushed them up
to fifth in the table , but they have shown some
inconsistency in their last six games as they
have scored three goals in as many occasions
and not made a single strike in the other
three.

A large plus though, which Martinez has
admitted himself, is the fact that Everton are
not playing in Europe this season. The team
struggled to cope with the demands of the
playing every Thursday and Sunday, but being
able to put all their focus into domestic action
is working so far.
Recent form: WLDWLW
Recent form (all competitions): WDWDWW
Liverpool
Liverpool kicked off the season with
Champions League ambitions, but now there
are questions over whether or not they will
end the season with Brendan Rodgers in
charge.
The Northern Irishman has faced criticism for
his side picking up 11 points from a possible
21 in the top flight, while the performance of
their team, which includes eight new summer
arrivals, has been deemed lacklustre at times.
Ever since Liverpool lost Luis Suarez last
season and Daniel Sturridge succumbed to
injuries, the Reds have struggled to find the
same attacking prowess that launched them
to a title challenge in the 2013-14 campaign.
In fairness, replacing Suarez is an almost
impossible task due to the Uruguayan's
quality, but add to the fact that Raheem
Sterling and the club's long-serving captain
Steven Gerrard left in the summer, Liverpool
have struggled to put opponents on the
backfoot, and at times, have looked short of
ideas.
Just seven goals have been scored by
Liverpool in as many league games, and they
went five games with just three goals in the
bag, but they have been boosted by the return
of Sturridge, who scored twice against Aston
Villa in only his second game back from five
months on the sidelines.
Danny Ings has also shown some promise
having scored two goals in the Reds' last
three games in all competitions, but the
defence remains shaky as Rodgers has not yet
seemed to decide on his best centre-back
partnership.
Dejan Lovren began the season partnering
Martin Skrtel, but following a few blunders, as
well as an injury, the Croatian has had to
make way for Mamadou Sakho, who has
shown strength but also has the occasional
mistake in him.
Injuries have also been a problem for the Reds
as they currently have Christian Benteke ,
Roberto Firmino and captain Jordan
Henderson on the treatment table, which is
giving Philippe Coutinho a lot of pressure to
carry the team from an attacking standpoint.
Playing away from home has not been
particularly beneficial to Liverpool as they
have grabbed just one win in their last eight
league games on the road, scoring just five
goals, but the positive side is that they can
return to the top five of the table with a
victory at Goodison.
Considering that next week is an international
break, the feeling is that if Liverpool cannot
earn at least a point over their local rivals, the
heat surrounding Rodgers will intensify,
particularly because Jurgen Klopp and Carlo
Ancelotti have already been linked to his job.
Recent form: WDLLDW
Recent form (all competitions): LDDDWD

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/liverpool/preview/preview-everton-vs-liverpool_250240.html

Breaking news ; bredren Rodgers set to be sack if he lose in the Merseyside clash today



Liverpool's under-
fire Brendan
Rodgers 'facing sack
if he loses to
Everton in the derby'
Owners FSG have shown no sign of firing
the manager but Anfield sources suggest
demoralising defeat at Goodison WOULD
have an impact on their thinking
Rodger dodger: Lose to Everton and it could
be curtains, but a win may change the
picture entirely
Brendan Rodgers is facing D-Day in the
Merseyside derby, with Liverpool’s owners
ready to pull the trigger if they lose at
Everton, writes Steve Bates in the Sunday
People .
So far, the Boston-based Fenway Sports
Group who own the Reds have shown no
appetite to sack Rodgers, who ended last
season with a 6-1 hammering at Stoke and
has had an erratic start to the new
campaign.
The poor 1-1 draw with Swiss minnows
Sion in the Europa League in midweek did
little to lift the pressure on 42-year-old
Rodgers .
And Anfield sources have suggested a
demoralising defeat in the 225th Mersey
derby at Goodison Park on Sunday will shift
FSG’s thinking.
Former Real Madrid and Chelsea boss Carlo
Ancelotti and former Borussia Dortmund
chief Jurgen Klopp head a list of available
managers who would jump at the Kop job if
FSG do dump Rodgers.
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Ajax boss Frank de Boer has also expressed
interest in work in the Premier League and
would also be a candidate if the club’s
American owners decide to make a change
during the international break which begins
on Monday.
Senior Liverpool figures believe that 12-day
period to be a key window of opportunity
for FSG if Rodgers and his stars suffer
defeat against their neighbours.
Owner John Henry and his management
team in Boston are not prone to knee-jerk
reactions, especially concerning one game.
But informed sources close to FSG point out
that while the owners have always been
strategic planners with a long-term view
over the direction of the club, the game at
Everton is a major moment for Rodgers.
In pictures — Liverpool train before the
Mersey derby:
Henry and chairman Tom Werner backed
their manager in the transfer market during
the summer with a slew of arrivals which
will amount to around £85million once a
compensation tribunal sets a fee for ex-
Burnley striker Danny Ings.
That will take Rodgers' gross spending in
his three years at Anfield to £300m, and
FSG are concerned Liverpool are no closer
to winning major titles.
MORE: Liverpool legend Carragher believes
Everton are derby-day favourites
But club officials are also keen to point out
that a Liverpool win at Goodison could
change the picture entirely — even though
Rodgers faces another tricky game away to
Tottenham in the first fixture back after the
international break.



http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpools-under-fire-brendan-rodgers-6565960

Liverpool goal scored by Ings

Lukaku leveled for Everton

Lukaku might do an Aguero on Liverpool today o.

Same shiit..

Once the goal came from Ings, I started wondering how long it would take Everton to equalise.


Pfft..

Morinho Live at mountain of fire after saturday's defeat.....

It's game on

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6 full time draws and 11 BTS

When dey start wey dem don dey score 1-1

Chelsea how market ?

mukina2:
Liverpool goal scored by Ings
Lukaku leveled for Everton

... Smh..

Liverpool matches against lower clubs should be banned on frontpage. That club is useless

ok

xynerise:
Liverpool matches against lower clubs should be banned on frontpage. That club is useless

Ouch.

Please fast forward 4pm, Arsenal v Man U, mature match for the big boys.

MadCow1:
Same shiit..

Once the goal came from Ings, I started wondering how long it would take Everton to equalise.


Pfft..

actually when mignolet starting making great saves . .i knew he will let one in carelessly

Got no time for two shit clubs!!
It will end in a draw as usual!!

Liverpool all d way.........

mukina2:

actually when mignolet starting making great saves . .i knew he will let one in carelessly

Na Him Way sha

Lukaka thank you oo.......my game don enter,smiling to the Bank #1960Bet sure pass

xynerise:
Liverpool matches against lower clubs should be banned on frontpage. That club is useless

YNWA

Barkley is selfis

Selfish ediot

cr

xynerise:
Liverpool matches against lower clubs should be banned on frontpage. That club is useless

fool!