Liverpool head into Sunday’s Merseyside derby aiming to bring Everton’s recent upturn in fortunes to a shuddering halt.<\/p>\n
The Toffees have won their last two games without conceding a goal and new manager Sam Allardyce will be eager to keep that run going this weekend.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have racked up 15 goals in their last three games, but Sunday’s clash at Anfield promises to be a much tighter affair.<\/p>\n
The Reds are 2\/7 to win the game, with Everton available at 9\/1. The draw is on offer at 9\/2.<\/p>\n
Liverpool are now 8\/15 to secure a top-four finish this term, but keep an eye on latest betting offers\u00a0to secure the best odds.<\/p>\n
Alberto Moreno is doubtful for the game after sustaining an injury in Liverpool’s’s 7-0 Champions League win over Spartak Moscow on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Marko Grujic, Joel Matip, Nathaniel Clyne and Adam Bogdan remain sidelined through injury.<\/p>\n
Allardyce is unlikely to change the starting eleven that has beaten West Ham 4-0 and Huddersfield 2-0, although Michael Keane is in contention to start.<\/p>\n
Long-term absentees Martin Stekelenburg, Ross Barkley, Yannick Bolasie, Funes Mori, Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy all remain on the sidelines.<\/p>\n
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 14 games against their local rivals in all competitions, although half of those games have ended as draws.<\/p>\n
Jurgen Klopp’s side ran out 3-1 winners in the corresponding fixture last term and can be backed at 9\/1 to repeat that scoreline this weekend.<\/p>\n
Forward Mohamed Salah has been in superb form in recent weeks, scoring seven goals in his last five league games. The Egyptian star is 3\/1 to grab the opener against Everton.<\/p>\n
Liverpool are heavily fancied by bookmakers to win the derby, but Allardyce’s appointment certainly puts a different slant on proceedings.<\/p>\n
After looking set for a battle against relegation Everton have moved up to 10th in the table, and Allardyce would love nothing more than putting one over on Klopp.<\/p>\n
The former England boss is the last manager to claim an away win at Anfield having shocked Liverpool with Crystal Palace last season.<\/p>\n
Palace recorded a 2-1 victory and Everton are available at 25\/1 to match that feat on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Revitalised Wayne Rooney will hope to maintain his recent good form and may be worth an interest at 11\/4 to get on the scoresheet this weekend.<\/p>\n
Liverpool were certainly impressive against Spartak, but it’s unlikely that Allardyce will allow Everton to be rolled over too easily.<\/p>\n
A point would suit the visitors and odds of 11\/1 for a 1-1 draw could pay dividends this weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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