Everton host Liverpool in the second Merseyside derby of the season later today - with three points vital for both teams at each end of the Premier League table.

After a torrid week that them lose to Crystal Palace in the league and crash out the Europa League, the Reds returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win at Fulham on Sunday.

Let's take a look...



Everton vs Liverpool simulated to get a Premier League score prediction

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 24 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

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We predict that the hosts could set up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Garner, Gueye, McNeil; Doucoure; Calvert-Lewin.

We predict that Liverpool could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo.

With the home advantage, Everton started strongly, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin came close when his header from a corner was tipped over the bar from Alisson Becker in the early stages.

After seeing little of the ball in the first 15 minutes, Liverpool started to control the game, and in the 31st minute, a big moment shifted the momentum into their hands.

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Unfortunately for Branthwaite, his tackle was late, and he swiped out Mac Allister, who was through on goal, leaving the referee no choice but to send the defender off.

With the man advantage, the Reds started to dominate the game, and they had the ball in the net moments after when Mohamed Salah prodded home at the back post, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

But the goalkeeper managed to smother the shot from close range as the Reds held on for a vital three points.

EA FC 24 predicted final score: Everton 0-1 Liverpool

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