Anfield go host another hot Merseyside derby this Saturday afternoon as Premier League champions and table-toppers Liverpool welcome Everton.
The Reds dey come fresh from dramatic 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid, a match wey once again show their late-goal spirit under Arne Slot.
Liverpool don collect 12 points from four league games, while Everton dey sit sixth with seven points from same number of matches. Both sides get good early-season form, but na only one fit claim bragging rights for Merseyside this weekend.
Uche David – Liverpool
Liverpool dey fly high with five wins from five so far, but truth be say dem never even play their best football. Na the champion mentality dey carry them — last-minute goals don dey become normal business.
The only wahala be say dem dey throw away two-goal leads too often, and for derby like this, e fit cost them. But history dey Anfield side: Liverpool dey eye their fifth straight home derby win since 1937.
Everton dey shine with Jack Grealish leading their attack, but I no fit go against Liverpool for Anfield. I dey see three points for the Reds again.
AG JNR – Real Madrid Writer
Honestly, e hard to look past Liverpool here. Everton dey unbeaten in four matches and dem dey play better under Moyes, but Slot’s men sabi how to grind result even when performance no sweet.
Alexander Isak dey overdue for goal, and I fit bet say he go show up on Saturday. Tight game, but Liverpool go edge am.
Angel – Chelsea Writer
We all dey wait for that famous “97th minute Liverpool goal.” But make no mistake, this derby no go easy. Everton dey defend like warriors, and Grealish plus Ndiaye dey trouble defenders.
Still, Moyes never win for Anfield in Premier League, and I no see that one changing now. Liverpool still remain favourites and I expect dem to deliver again, even if e go tough.
Praiz – Arsenal Writer
I fit be Arsenal writer, but I go yarn the truth. Liverpool dey play with destiny this season — even when dem dey struggle, dem still find way to win. Everton dey solid and their form dey respectable, but derby na different pressure.
If you check the record: only two Everton wins for the last 32 derbies. Abeg, e clear say Liverpool dey in control. I go back them to continue the streak.
Oladipupo David – Barcelona Writer
Liverpool dey feel unstoppable right now. Even when odds dey against them, dem still manage to pull result. That na the true DNA of champions.
Everton dey enjoy their best start since 2021-22, but history dey against them. Only two wins in 29 Premier League meetings against Liverpool. For me, e go still be another Liverpool victory at Anfield.
Summary
Everybody fit agree say this Merseyside derby no go lack drama, but Liverpool still dey carry that aura of inevitability under Slot.
Everton dey strong, but Anfield factor plus Liverpool’s winning habit fit be too much to stop. Expect passion, late drama, and likely another Reds win.