Everton face Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League for the 240th Merseyside derby.
The 240th Merseyside derby takes place this afternoon – both teams have high stakes.
Liverpool host Everton at Anfield and the two are experiencing strikingly contrasting seasons.
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The Reds continue to fight for an unprecedented four and one victory will keep them one point behind Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title.
Frank Lampard’s clothing, on the other hand, is only one place and one point above the relegation zone.
In fact, the Toffees could be in the bottom three at the start if Burnley avoids defeat against the Wolves.
The Everton boss Lampard admitted that he would draw if he was offered one before the match.
He knows the tough challenge the Blues face against Jurgen Klopp’s men.
To make Everton’s task even more difficult, they will be left without seven players due to injury.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin struggled to gain momentum this season and managed only 14 appearances throughout the season.
The striker missed a 1-1 draw with Leicester City at Goodison Park on Wednesday and was excluded from the derby.
To make matters worse, midfielder Donnie van de Beek – on loan from Manchester United – and Andre Gomes will also be absent.
In addition, Andros Townsend (knee), Nathan Patterson (ankle) and Tom Davis (knee tendon) are out until the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Jenk Tosun has not played for Everton for more than two months.
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