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Merseyside Derby: Five things to watch for

By Scott Stewart

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: The tunnel at Goodison Park before the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on December 19, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: The tunnel at Goodison Park before the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on December 19, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images) /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 13: Ashley Williams of Everton celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 13, 2016, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill – AMA/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 13: Ashley Williams of Everton celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 13, 2016, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill – AMA/Getty Images) /

3. Switching sides

It’s not uncommon for both teams to have players in their side that once supported (or still do!) their opposite number. Jamie Carragher and Robbie Fowler grew up Everton fans and still get stick for it, while likes of Nick Barmby, who eventually made the switch, Gary Ablett, and Mike Newell all grew up Reds.

This year’s Merseyside Derby features the likes of boyhood Everton fan Adam Lallana against one-time Liverpool fan Ashley Williams, with both players holding the potential to make a significant impact in the match. Lallana is in fine form heading into the match and has scored three goals with one assist in his last two matches. In Liverpool’s fluid attack, he will again be at the heart of a pumping and probing front three that will strike fear into the hearts of Everton supporters.

Meanwhile, Williams, who made the switch from Swansea to Everton in the summer transfer window, scored the winner against Arsenal during their 2-1 midweek win over the Gunners and will want to

Meanwhile, Williams, who made the switch from Swansea to Everton in the summer transfer window, scored the winner against Arsenal during their 2-1 midweek win over the Gunners and will want to exact a similar fate when the club he used to support crosses the park this evening.

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