Paul Merson and Alan Shearer agree as pundits expect same result in Everton vs Liverpool
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(Image: Getty Images)Paul Merson and Alan Shearer are both expecting the same result as Liverpool takes on Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time this weekend.With both sides chasing qualification for European competitions next season, there is more than just pride on the line, but neither team will want to lose the first game between the pair in Everton's new stadium.As a result, Merson and Shearer are of the view that it could be a stalemate on Sunday, with Everton going into the clash with confidence but Liverpool having shown a bit more in matches against Fulham and PSG this week.READ MORE: Hugo Ekitike will force Liverpool change as Arne Slot faces Rio Ngumoha dilemmaREAD MORE: 9 players could leave Liverpool this summer in mass overhaul after awful season"For the first time in a long, long time, this is an even game," Merson wrote for Sportskeeda. The way Liverpool are playing, you would be shocked if they beat Everton this weekend."Arne Slot took the easy way out by not starting with Rio Ngumoha in the PSG game.
They are direct and once they get the ball, they run at defenders.Arne Slot and David Moyes will meet in Sunday's derby(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)"Liverpool need that away from home against Everton. Liverpool still have good players and I won’t be surprised if they win this game, but something tells me that Everton will get a point."Going into the weekend, there are five points and three Premier League places between Liverpool and Everton.
Everton are having a brilliant season, whereas Liverpool are not, so I think it'll be a draw.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."Liverpool playing in midweek should not affect them because it's a derby game, and we know what derby games are like, and there's always an added, extra atmosphere."The midweek game is no excuse at all for Liverpool because of the size of this game and what it means to the people."Liverpool.com says: A draw here would not be a bad result for the Reds, but a win would be massive for Slot.