Liverpool return to the Premier League with a Saturday lunchtime kickoff against Everton in the latest instalment of the Merseyside Derby.
Liverpool left it late once again on Wednesday to beat Atletico Madrid 3-2, thanks to captain Virgil van Dijk's header in second half stoppage time. That maintained their perfect start to the season, as they began their Champions League campaign with a win, following four wins out of four to open their Premier League season.
Slot's side produced a strong performance against Atletico -- perhaps their best of the season -- could have rued not killing off the game earlier, with presentable opportunities falling to Mohamed Salah and Jeremie Frimpong.
Everton too have had a good start to their Premier League season. They lost their opening game away at Leeds, but then bounced back to pick up wins against Brighton and Wolves, before a goalless draw against Aston Villa last weekend. Their trip to Anfield will be their toughest test of the season yet, and one that presents their manager David Moyes with another opportunity to win at Anfield for the first time in his career.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
How to watch:
The match will be available on TNT Sports in the U.K., Peacock in the United States, Stan Sport in Australia, and JioHotstar in India. You can also follow ESPN's live updates.
Key Details:
Date: Saturday, September 20, 12:30 p.m. BST (7:30 a.m. ET; 5:00 p.m. IST and 9:30 p.m. AEST).
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Referee: Darren England
VAR: John Brooks
Team news:
Liverpool
Curtis Jones, M: Knock, DOUBT
Stefan Bajcetic, M: Hamstring, DOUBT
Everton
Jarrad Branthwaite, D: Hamstring, OUT, est. return early October
Vitaliy Mykolenko, D: Knock, DOUBT
Expected Lineups:
Liverpool
GK: Alisson Becker
RB: Conor Bradley | CB: Ibrahima Konaté | CB: Virgil van Dijk | LB: Milos Kerkez
CM: Dominik Szoboszlai | CM: Ryan Gravenberch
AM: Florian Wirtz
RW: Mohamed Salah | CF: Hugo Ekitike | LW: Cody Gakpo
Everton
GK: Jordan Pickford
RB: Jake O'Brien | CB: James Tarkowski | CB: Michael Keane | LB: James Garner
DM: Idrissa Gueye | DM: Tim Iroegbunam
RW: Iliman Ndiaye | AM: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall | LW: Jack Grealish
CF: Beto
Stats:
Everton last won at Anfield in the 2020-21 season, which is the only time they have tasted success at Anfield since 1999.
Liverpool have lost just one of their last 28 home games against Everton in all competitions.
The Merseyside Derby has seen more red cards than any other fixture in Premier League history, with 25 players being sent off in this fixture.
Liverpool could win each of their first five matches of a Premier League campaign for the third time, after 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Seven of Liverpool's nine Premier League goals this season have come in the second half of games.
Latest news and analysis:
Van Dijk heads Liverpool to dramatic win over Atlético Madrid
Liverpool left it late once again as Virgil van Dijk's header in added time got them off to a winning start in the Champions League with a 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid.
Isak the new star, but Salah still Liverpool's main man
Although Liverpool fans might have to wait for Isak to prove his signing is worth its significant price tag, teammates Salah and Van Dijk continue to show they are priceless.
Slot surprised by Isak fitness in Liverpool debut vs. Atlético
The Sweden international played 58 minutes of Liverpool's 3-2 win before being replaced by fellow summer signing Hugo Ekitike