29 November 2021, 16:45 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The mid-week Premier League fixture, Everton vs. Liverpool, kicks off at 21:15 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 1, at Goodison Park.
Preview Everton Premier League, Dec 1, 2021
Preview A shocking 1-0 loss at the hands of Brentford saw Everton suffer back-to-back defeats for the second time in five Premier League games: LLDLL. The Bees stung once from the penalty spot at the Brentford Community Stadium, through Ivan Toney (24' P.). After a few scrappy chances went by at both ends, the game eventually came to an end, with the Toffees tumbling three steps down the table, from 11th to 14th place, having failed to pick up a point. I think we had a lot of crosses, 14 shots away [from home] so the team was pushing and pushing, Rafael Benítez said in his post-match press conference, having decided to turn a blind eye on the result and focus on the positives. - While hoping no one would notice his side has picked up only 1 point out of a possible 15. We can understand the frustration of the fans as we're also frustrated. But you cannot complain about the effort of the players. Benítez included, underscoring the fact that the fans are beckoning on the axe to fall. Everton has 15 points after 4W, 3D, & 6L. An unusual 4—4—1—1 formation with Iwobi pushed further ahead, right behind Salomón Rondón was seen against Brentford. The shape is expected to be left in place for this game against Liverpool.
Preview Liverpool Premier League, Dec 1, 2021
Preview The Reds smashed the Saints to pieces in a 4-0 win on home soil over the weekend. A brace from Diogo Jota (2' & 32'), coupled with a fabulous goal from Thiago Alcantara (37'), and an uncelebrated effort from the ex-Southampton man, Virgil van Dijk (52'), helped put Southampton aside. The game went completely in our direction, Klopp said in his post-match interview. We controlled the game pretty much. I said after the game to the boys, it was 4-0, what do I have to moan about?! He added. The Liverpool manager heaped praise on Man-of-the-match Diogo Jota before concluding the interview. Exceptional player, exceptional boy. He's the perfect signing because he has everything that a Liverpool player needs in this squad. Klopp went on. The technical skills, the physical skills, and he is very smart and can learn all the tactical stuff pretty quick. He can also play all positions. He added. His goalscoring record is pretty impressive, Klopp concluded. In 3rd place, Liverpool has 28 points after 8W, 4D, & 1L and return with two victories in a row: WDLWW. Jurgen Klopp’s 4—3—3 formation could see one or two changes in the starting line-up for Wednesday's fixture against Everton.