Liverpool vs Everton: Merseyside Derby at Anfield

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David Moyes attempts to end his team's long winless streak

Saturday's early kickoff at Anfield will bring another chapter of Liverpool's most famous derby. Liverpool enters the match as clear favorites with a perfect record of four wins from four games, while Everton under David Moyes seeks historic success at their eternal rival's ground.

Historical Home Dominance

Liverpool holds an imposing statistic over Everton - the Toffees haven't won at Anfield in front of supporters since 1999. Their only victory this millennium came in 2021 behind closed doors during the pandemic. Since then, Everton hasn't even scored in four consecutive visits to Anfield.

The last four meetings at Anfield ended in Liverpool victories, with three of them 2-0. Last season broke this pattern with a narrow 1-0 victory, when the decisive goal was scored by Diogo Jota in his final match before his tragic death in July.

Liverpool's Second-Half Strength

A characteristic feature of Liverpool at Anfield is their ability to decide matches in second halves. Only one of their last nine goals against Everton came in the first half. Seven of nine league goals by the Reds this season came after the break, five of them in the final ten minutes.

Liverpool has the most goals in the final ten minutes (19) since the start of last season. Virgil van Dijk confirmed this trend with a 92nd-minute goal against Atlético Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League match.

Slot's Successful Era

Under Arne Slot's leadership, Liverpool hasn't lost or drawn in any of six matches this season across all competitions. If they win, it will be only the third instance in history when the Reds achieved 15 points from their first five league games (2018-19, 2019-20).

Liverpool has scored 47 goals in 21 home league games under Slot's management. Three goals in this match would make the Dutch coach the fifth-fastest manager to reach 50 home goals.

Moyes' Anfield Struggles

David Moyes has a catastrophic record at Anfield - never winning a Premier League match there in 20 attempts. He arrives with a streak of nine consecutive defeats with various teams (Manchester United, Sunderland, West Ham, Everton).

Everton's Away Improvement

Despite historical problems, Everton shows improvement in away games. The Toffees have won six of their last 11 away league matches - as many as in the previous 30 combined. Their last away victory 3-2 against Wolves demonstrated offensive potential with goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye.

Jack Grealish continues an impressive start to his loan spell with two assists against Wolves. He and Ndiaye rank among the three players with the most completed dribbles in the league. Grealish is second in chances created from open play.

Key Players

Mohamed Salah has eight league goals against Everton - second-most behind Steven Gerrard (nine). The "Egyptian King" has scored in two of three home matches this season. The absence of defenders Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitalii Mykolenko at Everton could increase Salah's chances.

Alexander Isak may make his second start after nearly an hour's performance in the Champions League. Curtis Jones has reportedly returned to training after injury.

Tactical Aspects

The Merseyside derby historically brings emotions - no other Premier League fixture has seen more red cards (25), with 11 for Everton. Referee Darren England will have his hands full.

Liverpool will want to capitalize on home advantage and continue their perfect season start. Everton needs a disciplined performance and clinical finishing to create history at Anfield.

Thanks to Stats Perform for the data

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