'I think:' James Tarkowski makes bold Everton claim as Liverpool gear up for their Premier League clash

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The Merseyside derby is arguably one of the most iconic games in the Premier League season.

At the moment, it feels obvious that Liverpool will come out on top, but with the form that players such as Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye are in at the moment, anything could happen.

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However, before the derby takes place on Saturday, the Reds will have to ensure that all of their players stay fit after their Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.

At the moment, Liverpool are sitting at the top of the Premier League table with 12 points to their name.

So to put a performance like that, to sort of dominate for most of the game, just despite we didn’t get the goal in the end.

“[We’re] slightly disappointed that we didn’t win, but as a defender, it’s a clean sheet – and I thought as a team we defended really solidly well throughout the game and kept a team with very, very good forward players to very little chance.”

One of the main things that Liverpool fans will be looking forward to this week is seeing Alexander Isak playing for the club.

At the moment, it’s anyone’s guess what could happen, but, with the way things have panned out for Liverpool so far, fans will likely be hoping that Slot’s men don’t leave it until the last minute to seal the win.