28 Jan 2014 16:38
Overwhelming confidence from Reds fans going into 222nd meeting of the sides
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho in action against Everton’s Leon Osman during the Merseyside derby Photo by James MaloneyBy Karl Cryer
On the streets of Liverpool this afternoon there was no doubt where the bragging rights in the 222nd match between Liverpool and Everton would go – a Reds victory was unanimously predicted.
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The goals will come from the clinical SAS partnership, with Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez leading the front line.
Fans anticipate a hat-trick from the Liverpool number 7 and a high-scoring game between the two in-form rival clubs, who are both staking a claim in the top four.
Liverpool supporters are looking in confident spirit to see their team in action at Anfield, despite recent injuries to key players – but Everton will also field a depleted side.
Another chapter in derby history is poised to be written.