SLOT EXPECTS NO MERSEY

LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot says he expects tonight's 9pm clash with Everton at Anfield to be similar to their last meeting at Goodison Park in February, but with the key difference that his players will have the backing of a home crowd.

- BY CHIRANJIT OJHA

Everton held Premier League leaders Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in a thriller to mark the last Merseyside derby at Goodison before their move to a new stadium, with nearly 40 000 in attendance.

As Liverpool close in on the league title with a moerse lead over second-placed Arsenal, they face a stubborn Toffees span who are unbeaten in the league since January.