Liverpool travels to Goodison Park to face Roberto Martinez’ Everton on Saturday. The Reds are are heading into this match on the back of a strong 4-0 victory against Fulham, before the international break.
The Reds have started the season strongly and are second in the Premier League table, only two points behind league leaders Arsenal. They are up against Everton that are sixth in the table, with three points behind Liverpool only.
Liverpool opting for a strong midfield for this tie. They have included Joe Allen, Henderson, Lucas and Gerrard, while Daniel Sturridge is dropped to the bench.
On loan from Chelsea Romelu Lukaku starts for Everton, while local lad Ross Barkley also included in the Merseyside derby.
Everton Line-Up:
Howard, Baines, Distin, Jagielka (c), Coleman, Barry, McCarthy, Pienaar, Barkley, Mirallas, Lukaku
Subs: Robles, Heitinga, Jelavic, Deulofeu, Naismith, Osman, Stones.
Liverpool Line-Up:
Mignolet, Johnson, Flanagan, Agger, Skrtel, Lucas, Gerrard, Allen, Henderson, Coutinho, Suarez
Sub: Jones, Toure, Alberto, Moses, Sturridge, Sakho, Sterling
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