Liverpool v Everton live: Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz dropped as Merseyside derby kicks off

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Liverpool 0-0 Everton

9 mins: This has been a patient start from the Reds.

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Will Castle20 September 2025 12:40

Liverpool 0-0 Everton

7 mins: Half-chance for Liverpool as an attempted clearance from a Salah cross loops towards Gakpo at the far post, but under the pressure of O’Brien, he completely miskicks his volley.

Will Castle20 September 2025 12:39

Liverpool 0-0 Everton

5 mins: Good defending by Kerkez who has to win the ball twice to quell Ndiaye.

He has a point to prove after being hooked before half-time last week.

Up the other end, Salah drives forward with Bradley in support but can’t get the pass right.

Will Castle20 September 2025 12:36

Liverpool 0-0 Everton

3 mins: Ekitike robs Gueye on the edge of Everton’s final third, putting it out wide to Salah.

Salah tries to find the Frenchman with a cross but it’s cleared before Liverpool concede a foul.

Will Castle20 September 2025 12:34

Liverpool 0-0 Everton

2 mins: The early Saturday kick-off can often fall victim to a lack of atmosphere.

Doubt that will a problem in this one.

Will Castle20 September 2025 12:33

KICK-OFF!

UNDERWAY!

Will Castle20 September 2025 12:31

Tributes to Bobby Graham and Joey Jones

The teams gather around the centre circle to pay tribute to two former Liverpool players who we sadly lost recently.

A period of appreciation for both Bobby Graham and Joey Jones is overseen.

Will Castle20 September 2025 12:31

The teams are out

The players enter the Anfield cauldron for the 247th Merseyside derby.

Always a special occasion.

Will Castle20 September 2025 12:28

Closing in on kick-off

Just five minutes until we get underway at Anfield.

Anything can happen on derby day and while Liverpool are five wins from five, their lack of conviction will give Everton hope that they can cause an upset today.

Stay tuned for all the action!

Will Castle20 September 2025 12:25

Arne Slot on why Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz were dropped

Arne Slot speaking to TNT Sports on Alexander Isak:

"Normally when you don't play a player I don't think there is any player that says, 'Ok I understand your decision', ok maybe they understand it but they may have made a different one themselves.

I think he will feature, but not from the start."

Will Castle20 September 2025 12:22