Everton vs Liverpool LIVE updates from Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 7 mins agoLiverpool travels to Everton in the Premier League today as the Reds aim to take a huge step toward Champions League qualification afterLIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Hill Dickinson Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)(Image: 2026 Getty Images)Liverpool faces Everton in an away Merseyside derby for the first time since the Toffees moved into their new stadium last year.The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park last season was a dramatic one, as the Reds conceded a late injury time equalizer and four people were shown red cards after the final whistle – including Arne Slot.Liverpool was going for the title last season, while Everton was battling at the other end of the table, but on this occasion, both clubs are vying for the same target: Champions League qualification.A victory for Liverpool would see Arne Slot's men give themselves a seven-point cushion in fifth place, but a win for Everton would see the gap between the two local rivals narrow to just two points.Follow updates from the game in our blog below...Today14:30 BSTGOOOOAALLLLLMohamed Salah puts Liverpool ahead!Today14:29 BSTGoal ruled outAfter a VAR check the goal is ruled out with Jake O'Brien ajudged to be offsideToday14:27 BSTGoalIliman Ndiaye puts Everton aheadToday14:01 BSTKick-off!The first Merseyside Derby at Hill Dickinson is underwayToday13:33 BSTSlot explains Rio Ngumoha omission Speaking to Sky Sports, the Dutchman said: "Many things go into it.

But one of the things is you have to take into account the team you're facing, not only the set-pieces but the general playing style."The three games we've played before [against Everton], O'Brien moves a lot up the pitch to get these balls from Pickford. And we have to take into account we probably have to make substitutions during the game and it's also nice to have those players who can come in who have the agility or quality to take one v ones on.

Let's see how we exactly line up"Today12:55 BSTEverton's starting XIPickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto.Today12:48 BSTLiverpool lineup vs Everton confirmedMamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Wirtz; Gakpo, Salah, IsakToday12:40 BSTCarragher predicts Liverpool winJamie Carragher is backing Liverpool to claim 11 points from its remaining six Premier League games, which would almost certainly be enough to secure Champions League qualification for next season.The Reds resume their top-flight campaign with an away Merseyside derby today, and Carragher told Sky Sports that he backing his old club to secure victory, which would give the Reds a seven-point cushion in fifth.Carragher is tipping Liverpool to follow up victory over Everton with draws against Crystal Palace and Manchester United, before a win over Chelsea.A predicted loss away to Aston Villa is then followed by a home win over Brentford on the final day of the season.Today12:11 BSTLiverpool injury newsJoe Gomez, Hugo Ekitike, Stefan Bajcetic, Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Jayden Danns, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni are all sidelined for the Reds today.Today12:09 BSTWelcomeHello and welcome to our gameday blog!