Everton are coming into this game off the back of superb performance at Tottenham. Down to ten men for much of the game after Kevin Kilbane was sent off in the 33^rd minute, Everton were full of spirit and application and ran out worthy 2-0 winners. Moyes was ecstatic with his team and if they were to repeat this performance then Liverpool will have a difficult time of it. The key battle could be in midfield. Everton dominated in the middle of the park against Spurs and they’ll look to stifle the Reds in this area. It’ll be difficult with a man like Gerrard around, but their pairing of Arteta and Cahill are arguably as good as any midfield pairing in the Premiership. They seem to battle for everything in the centre of the park, and I'm sure the tackles could fly.

Booking index could be high with 2 red cards and 6 bookings in the corresponding fixture last year and with Graham “Three Cards” Poll in charge things could be interesting.

Both these teams have some great new signings. It will be interesting to see how new Liverpool man Dirk Kuyt will do in his first Merseyside derby, while Craig Bellamy is still waiting for his first Liverpool goal. Andy Johnson to score anytime looks a tempting bet, as this game could go either way in the home, draw and away betting. The man is on fire and gave the Spurs defence all sorts of trouble. If you are looking for an outsider bet you could plump for Everton’s 18 year old striker Victor Anichebe, who might just make an appearance now that Kevin Kilbane has gone to Wigan, and James McFadden appears to be injured. Peter Crouch is also on fire at the moment and you wouldn’t bet against the tall one getting on the score sheet, having scored for England midweek against Macedonia.

At the moment this game could go either way. It’s very evenly balanced, so we'll go for Andy Johnson to score anytime @ 7/4 with Bluesq, who will offer all new customers a free £25 bet. He is Everton's best attacking option going into this game, while Liverpool's goals could come from a number of sources. The ex Crystal Palace man looks the most likely to score for the home side, and should be backed.