Leaders Liverpool crave easy victory in Merseyside derby

English Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton on Saturday, while Arsenal seek to prove they are title challengers against Manchester City.

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Arne Slot's Liverpool have made a habit of scoring late this season on the way to winning all four of their league matches so far.

Their two main challengers, Arsenal and Manchester City, clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, while troubled Manchester United host Chelsea. Andy Robertson wants Liverpool to get back to 'winning a bit simpler' after yet another dramatic late twist in their victory over Atletico Madrid this week.

Virgil van Dijk's header in stoppage-time on Wednesday earned the Reds a 3-2 win in their Champions League opener. Arne Slot's team have now scored a winner in the 83rd minute or later in all five games they have played this season.

"We need to get back to winning a bit simpler and easier," Liverpool left-back Robertson told TNT Sports.

"The assistant manager turned to me when Virgil put it in and said he's getting too old for it, so I can't imagine what the fans are like."

Next up for Liverpool are Merseyside rivals Everton, who have made a bright start to the season under David Moyes. But the visitors face a stiff task at Anfield, where they have won just once in 28 games in all competitions.