Everton vs Liverpool - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as Toffees score incredible 98th-MINUTE equaliser in the last Merseyside derby ever at Goodison Park to dent title hopes of their bitter rivals

Oh dear... it's all spilling over here!

Abdoulaye Doucoure and Curtis Jones have started a mass brawl, it's all kicking off.

The Liverpool midfielder takes issue with Doucoure celebrating in front of the visiting fans.

It's quite an astonishing end to an astonishing derby. It was always going to deliver and by golly it did.

What an end to the game.

GOODISON PARK ERUPTS AGAIN!

It's the finish this game deserved, if that goal had been chalked off it would have just felt unfair.

James Tarkowski has saved his side a point and crushed Liverpool.

Hang on, wait a minute...

VAR are checking for offside and my word it is so, so tight. They are also checking for a foul.

Goodison Park holds it's breath.

WHAT A HIT!

James Tarkowski rips the net off with a stunning half-volley and Goodison Park goes berserk.

Fans are on the pitch, Liverpool players are complaining, Everton players are celebrating.

This is unbelievable. What a finish to the derby.

That pause in play means we will probably now go until the 97th minute at least.

It's going to be a nervy few minutes for Liverpool, this game is not quite over yet.

Oh no...

Jarrad Branthwaite and Charly Alcaraz have a clash of heads, and the former has come worse off. The centre-back is struggling down on the ground.

It's a hefty hit between the two, that looked like it really hurt.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear...

Tim Iroegbunam has just nearly sent the ball over to Bramley Moore Dock with a terrible effort.

It brings groans from the Everton fans, and it's easy to understand why.

Why he thought that was a good idea, I really don't know.

Everton have five minutes to try and find an equaliser.

Be prepared to hear Goodison Park ramp up the noise, they need to get behind their side here.

Will the Toffees give Goodison one last derby day treat?

One Everton fan does not like Diogo Jota...

I have just heard them tell him to go away in a rather fruity fashion - I can't repeat it.

I think you know what he said though, right?

Oh, stop that Mohamed Salah!

The Liverpool man is really feeling himself now and he pings a ridiculously good first-time effort toward the top corner.

It looks destined for the net but Jordan Pickford does really well to tip the ball over the bar.

Everton stay alive...

Here comes a player who knows a thing or two about beating Liverpool.

39-year-old Ashley comes on to replace James Garner as Everton look for an equaliser.

Diogo Jota is also on for Liverpool, with Luis Diaz making way.

Beto... what are you doing?

The Everton striker sees his name in headlights as Everton break to go three-on-two.

He has Charly Alcaraz in acres of space to his right, and boy is the substitute screaming for the ball.

However, he never gets it, Beto shoots from 25 yards out and Alisson collects it comfortably.

Poor decision-making there.

Everton really need to liven up here, they are just allowing Liverpool to play their stuff.

It's the first time in the game they have allowed them to do that and it comes when they are desperate for a goal.

Time is running out...

This feels like a completely different game now, it really does.

Liverpool have sapped all of the life and atmosphere out of Goodison Park, and you can now only hear the away fans in the corner.

The visitors are having all of the ball, and finally seem to look comfortable.

They have just under 10 minutes to see this out.

That feels like a huge moment in the title race. Liverpool have been poor here and have played in to Everton’s hands in many ways.

But that was a sharp piece of football and that’s what the best players do. For the first time all night, Goodison Park has fallen a little quiet.

David Moyes responds with some changes of his own.

Winter transfer signing Charly Alcaraz is on for his first Premier League appearance for Everton.

He replaces Jesper Lindstrom down the right, while Tim Iroegbunam is on for Idrissa Gana Gueye.

Where did that come from?

Liverpool were backs to the wall, they were really struggling with all of the Everton pressure.

But their first real attack of the half is finished off. One moment fo quality is all they needed.

That's what the best teams do, eh?

IT JUST HAD TO BE HIM!

Out of absolutely nowhere, Mohamed Salah turns this game around with the easiest goal he will ever score.

Darwin Nunez stets up Curtis Jones inside the area who forces a great save fro Jordan Pickford into a great save.

But the ball only goes as far as Salah who is just never going to miss from there.

The man for the big occasion turns up again.

I'm going to say it... Virgil van Dijk is stinking Goodison Park out.

The Liverpool captain isn't his usual self, he has just passed the ball straight to James Tarkowski in the area.

The Everton man finds Abdoulaye Doucoure, but lucky for Van Dijk he blazes over.

You can feel a goal coming for the hosts here.

Arne Slot turns to the bench again, he knows what is happening here.

Darwin Nunez and Kostas Tsimikas are on for both Cody Gakpo and Andy Robertson.

I mean, Robertson had an absolute mare out there, he must be thankful to sit down on that bench.

Goodison Park erupts... but nope.

Jarrad Branthwaite taps home after a mess of a corner, but the flag goes up to rule it out.

This Liverpool side just can't cope with the Toffees anywhere on the pitch, they are a real mess.

That's really unlucky for Branthwaite, it was so tight.

Everton are in desperate search of a winner here, they are all over Liverpool.

Abdoulaye Doucoure wins a corner and the Gladwys Street End erupts to cheers they are bracing themselves.

What a way to introduce yourself, Curtis Jones.

The local lad's first involvement is to wipe out Jesper Lindstrom and earn himself a yellow card.

He literally grimaces as he goes into the tackle, you can tell he wants to do some damage.

Liverpool are really struggling.

Ohhhhhhh...

Everton want a penalty for handball from Ibrahima Konate and they certainly have a case.

The ball certainly hits the defenders hand, but it is very close to his body ... I think it would be harsh.

The referee agrees - play on.

Here come the Scousers...

Conor Bradley's night is over as he is replaced by Trent Alexander-Arnold just so he doesn't get sent off.

Ryan Gravenberch is also off, with Curtis Jones replacing him.

Luis Diaz should be nicknamed Happy Feet, he really does love to dance around players.

The winger finally gets his dribbling boots on and dancers past three Everton bodies before being taken down.

I mean, it looked great but he should have passed at some point, he can't do it alone.

Was fun to watch though.

Everton are just swarming all over Liverpool here, the visitors aren't getting any time on the ball.

Abdoulaye Doucoure pinches the ball off of Conor Bradley and the latter reacts by bringing him down.

Bradley survives a second yellow, but straight away Arne Slot calls Trent Alexander-Arnold to get ready.

No risks being made here.

Is that really you Virgil van Dijk?

The Liverpool captain misjudges a long ball and all of a sudden Beto is away.

The striker feeds Jack Harrison down the left and he just has Alisson to beat, but he drags his shot wide.

Everton are building a head of steam here.

What a chance for Abdoulaye Doucoure!

David Moyes has his hands on his head, and so does Doucopure, he can't believe he has missed.

The midfielder is in acres of space in the area and gets on the end of a teasing cross, but heads wide.

That's a big chance gone begging for the hosts.

The set-pieces continue to come to no effect for Liverpool.

Alexis Mac Allister tries to find Virgil van Dijk but Jarrad Branthwaite hammers the ball away with his head.

That's a proper header that, fair play.

James Garner takes an accidental wack to the face from Alexis Mac Allister and is on the ground for a long time.

Personally, I think the hit was quite soft, but I wasn't the one on the receiving end of it I guess.

Garner is now up and ready to play on anyway, well, after he serves his 30 seconds on the sidelines.

Ohhh, Beto is not a happy bunny...

The Everton forward is one-on-one with Alisson but is penalised for pushing Ibrahima Konate to get that space.

I mean, it's a definite foul but Konate really does make a meal of it - he turns into prime Tom Daley.

Beto is now throwing his arms around in frustration... he thinks Konate's entry was poor into the water.

Right, it's time to get going again.

The two sets of players are back out at Goodison Park, and neither manager has made a save.

Will we finally see some chances this half? I hope we do.

I went into St Luke's Church, which abuts the Gwladys Street End, before the match and visited the EFC Heritage Society upstairs.

Pride of place goes to a flag with a quote from Everton legend Brian Labone on it. 'Don't forget, boys,' it says, 'one Evertonian is worth 20 Liverpudlians.' Everton have 45 minutes to back that up this evening.

Want to see Liverpool's equaliser?

Well, I'm pretty sure most of the Reds will do, so I am going to post it like the kind person I am.

It's one hell of a cross from Mohamed Salah, but my word, the header from Alexis Mac Allister is something else.

He is one of the smallest players on the pitch, but he leaped like a salmon to score.

It came at a great time for the visitors too.

Everton's intensity dropped a little after the injury to Ndiaye and Liverpool are more in control. There is still a desperation here for Goodison to provide a fitting farewell to this fixture and deal their local rivals one final blow.

Right, am I the only person who didn't find that first-half entertaining?

Don't get me wrong, the first 15 to 20 minutes were great. The atmosphere was top notch and the goals were great.

But after the Iliman Ndiaye injury, barely anything actually happened bar a bunch of yellow cards.

The game has been so stop-start that neither side have managed to create many chances.

They have only had three each...

I mean, it's crazy that this Liverpool attack have created so little, they usually flow forward with such ease.

I just hope both sides up their game after the break and I have some more chances to write about.

If not, get your pillows ready.

You have to take your hat off to David Moyes. He has looked at Liverpool playing a high line at set pieces and he engineers a great routine and it was a great goal.

By golly, this feels like a long time ago, doesn't it?

Still, I think the Everton fans reading this would love to watch back their goal.

I mean, it was just brilliant - a really good bit of quick thinking from Jarrad Branthwaite.

He bamboozled Liverpool's backline with that free-kick and executed the pass superbly.

And the finish, well... Beto showed so much composure.

Boos ring around Goodison Park...

The aren't directed at the Everton p[layers, but actually the officials. I have no reason why, I thought Michael Oliver had a decent half for the most part.

Football fans juts love something to moan about, I guess.

The half got off to a cracker, with both Beto and Alexis Mac Allister scoring inside the first 20 minutes.

After that though, there have been more yellow cards than efforts on goal.

It's been that kind fo game.

How has that not gone in???

Oh my word, Liverpool really should be ahead but James Tarkowsi saves the day.

Dominik Szoboszlai rifles a brilliant low drive toward the bottom corner which Jordan Pickford fumbles, and Luis Diaz looks set to tap the Reds into the lead.

But Tarkowski reacts brilliantly and manages to get there first before Pickford collects.

So close.

Guess what?

That's right, there has been another booking in this game - there have been so many already.

This time Conor Bradley is on the end of a terrible Abdoulaye Doucourse challenge, and the midfielder is booked.

It was very high, I have to say.

There have now been as many bookings as shots now...

Conor Bradley picks up the fourth of the game, which is the same amount of shots both sides have managed.

I mean, Liverpool have only had one and they scored it.

Iliman Ndiaye's injury means there will be five minutes of stoppage time here.

That means there will be a million passes and zero shots on goal.

That just about sums up this last half hour, that is one terrible over-the-top pass from Ibrahima Konate.

The Frenchman wastes an attack that took Liverpool a good couple minutes to build up with a pass straight through to the gloves of Jordan Pickford.

Terrible, just terrible.

We have had an effort, I repeat, we have had an effort.

It feels like an age since either side went for goal, but now Beto had had a a go.

It's a pretty pants one though, as he heads Jack Harrison's cross comfortably wide.

I mean, it's something though.

This has become a right snooze-fest...

Virgil van Dijk has just been able to hold onto the ball unchallenged for a good five seconds.

It's like both sides are scared of going for it in case they give up opportunities.

The atmosphere has tanked with the quality of play too, it's pretty quiet.

Jeez, the set-pieces have been shocking today from both sides.

Well, apart from the one that led to Everton's opener...

Alexis Mac Allister fails to even beat the first man with a corner, it's one of the worst deliveries I have seen all season.

I honestly have no idea how professional footballers can't just swing a cross into the mixer every single time.

Especially a blooming World Cup winner!

It's cards galore now, Michael Oliver is having a great time.

This time the referee books Idrissa Gana Gueye for hauling down Luis Diaz on the counter attack.

It was a pointless challenge though, Diaz was nowhere near the ball there.

Now that one is a foul, my word...

Alexis Mac Allister has just kung-fu kicked James Ganer as the Everton man breaks away.

He definitely isn't going to get away with that, even if Michael Oliver is letting the game flow.

Jesper Lindstrom then gets a yellow card for asking Mac Allister to be booked. Ironic.

How is that not a foul???

Jesper Lindstrom has just shoved Luis Diaz to the ground but Michael Oliver gives nothing.

I get letting the game flow, but come on...

Everton will be the happier of the two teams after half an hour or so here. They are winning more 50-50s and, aside from the goal, Liverpool have not created enough.

Liverpool may have quietened this crowd down, but they are still a way off playing their best stuff.

Ryan Gravenberch has just overhit a call over to Cody Gakpo down the left, which is unlike him.

This game hasn't got going again since Iliman Ndiaye's injury, it's sapped the life out of it.

Oh, Andy Robertson...

The Liverpool full-back gets the first booking of the game, and it's a ridiculous one.

He gives a foul away and then for some reason kicks the ball away after it.

Why has he done that? Silly boy.

Conor Bradley is having a bit of a stinker at the moment, I can't lie.

Jack Harrison's first involvement is to send him to the corner shop before the full-back then wipes the winger out.

Everton have a free-kick in a really good position here... oh, but it doesn't even get past the first man.

Now that is what you call a waste.

Now this is hard to watch.

Iliman Ndiaye is in absolute bits, he is so emotional. His Everton team-mates are consoling the forward as he hobbles off the pitch.

Going by his reaction, it looks as though he could be out for some time, he has his shirt over his head and can barely walk.

It means Jack Harrison is now on for Everton.

Iliman Ndiaye is still down - this would be a real blow to Everton.

You can feel the anxiety among the home fans, it's gone silent inside Goodison Park.

The Liverpool fans are having a good time though, they aren't stopping their chants for this.

What a superbly athletic header by Alexis MacAllister that was. To direct the ball and also find power to beat one of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers was quite something. It has settled Liverpool down a little after that dreadful start.

Erm... is that a foul?

Iliman Ndiaye has just kicked the floor under pressure from Dominik Szoboszlai, and Michael Oliver blows his whistle.

If I got fouled for that in Sunday League, I'd kick the floor every single minute if I could.

Ndiaye is now down though, he doesn't look in great shape...

Boy, did Liverpool need that, eh?

Last year, they buckled under the pressure after going behind at Goodison Park, they were overwhelmed.

It could have easily been the same today but they collected themselves and scored straightaway.

What a game already.

Liverpool respond almost immediately!

That is exactly what the visitors needed, and it's the unlikely Alexis Mac Allister who has scored it.

Mohamed Salah whips in a teasing cross and the little lad rises higher than everybody to head home.

Goodison Park is silenced...

This Goodison Park crowd is having the time of it's life.

I'm pretty sure those celebrations may have just broken the richer scale, it was deafening.

It feels like it's a long way back for Liverpool here, they look rather shellshocked.

Will lightning strike twice in two years?

Liverpool undone by one ball through the defence from a deep free-kick. Far too easy for Everton. Lovely composure and finish from Beto.

FIRST BLOOD TO EVERTON!

Beto has just taken the roof of Goodison Park with a brilliant finish from a free-kick.

Jarrad Branthwaite takes a quick set-piece, slides through Beto and he makes no mistake.

It's so, so clever, Liverpool caught napping and that's the worst possible start for them.

But it's the best possible one for Everton!

The atmosphere is about all I can talk about so far, not much else has happened.

Liverpool have knocked it about a bit, there have been cheers for throw-ins, but other than that it's been pretty slow-burning.

Hopefully, some chances come soon, but this one is very cagey so far.

Liverpool are really trying to calm this game down, but I'm not sure it's even possible.

Even if a simple run is made there is a roar louder than you hear in most other Premier League grounds.

With every touch, Liverpool's players are being whistled.

Oh, Jesper Lindstrom... you need to do better there.

The Everton winger skips down the right into some space and just needs to whip a good ball into Beto.

His low cross is really poor but it does win a corner which brings a roar that's as loud as a goal celebration.

Everton have started pretty well, they are ruffling some feathers.

First world problems and all that but is without doubt the most difficult and uncomfortable Premier League press box in which to work

A remnant from the pre-laptop days, there are no cats swung here on match day As I try and type this, I essentially have my elbow in Oliver Holt’s face. Which is nice..

Liverpool have come flying out of the traps here.

They are trying to quieten this place as soon as possible, flying forward in numbers and putting Everton under pressure.

That's a hard job though because this place is rocking, I'm pretty sure it's actually shaking.

This is chaotic.

The Everton players look really pumped up here, they mean business.

They are beating each other's chests as the fans cheer all of their names as kick-off approaches.

There is then another mental roar before Everton get the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park underway.

This is going to be a belter.

I knew this place would be loud, but my word.

All four stands are chanting at the top of their lungs as the two sets of players take their place in that tiny tunnel.

It's electric, and those Everton players will be feeding off it already.

Just as I type that Z Cars come on and there is an enormous roar, I mean it's deafening.

You can hardly hear yourself think inside this stadium, which isn't easy as a journalist... let alone a player.

It's going to be a special night, whatever happens.

Rio Ferdinand, former Man United defender, on TNT Sports:

I think it is poignant that David Moyes is the man to lead Everton in this last derby. In the Premier League era he is the person who has embodied the club. Maybe the edge for them in this game will be in the dugout with his experience.

How are we all feeling?

I'm pretty sure both Everton and Liverpool fans will be bricking it right now.

I mean, it's only 10 minutes until the teams take to the pitch, they have now finished their warm-ups, and this is when fans really get nervous.

I'm sure there is some excitement too, there definitely Is inside Goodison Park going by the buzz.

I'm so excited for this one to get going.

David Moyes, Everton boss, speaking to TNT Sports:

Feeling good. We know it is a great night for everybody connected to Everton Football Club because it is the last Merseyside derby at this stadium. I am looking at it like another game and trying to get another three points for the team.

It is difficult to judge goalscoring against Liverpool because they have two excellent centre backs, so trying to make chances against them is never easy. When we do get the opportunities we need to be clean, take them when they come around, and put them under pressure ourselves too.

Anybody who has come here to Goodison will tell you that the evening games are always special. The close proximity to the pitch, the small tunnel, all the things which we have heard for many years. The crowd won't disappoint and we have to make sure we back them up and give them something to shout about.

[Vitaly Mykolenko] is a natural full-back and he has played really well in the three or four games since I have been here. We missed him at the weekend, he felt something in his calf, but I am happy we have him back tonight.

Everton's defence is going to need to be on top form tonight.

This Liverpool side's attack is just a joke, isn't it? The weapons they have at their disposal are just silly.

Mohamed Salah obviously bangs goals in for fun, but it's not only him.

Arne Slot can also call upon Cody Gakpo, who has 16 goals in all competitions this season, and Luis Diaz who has 12.

So, it's no surprise that Liverpool have scored in each of their last 19 Premier League matches.

Can they make it 20 tonight?

Guys, you all have to be prepared for a feisty affair.

The Merseyside derby breaks the needle scale, it's always handbags galore when these two teams meet.

This game has produced 23 red cards during the Premier League era, the most of any fixture in the division.

Players will be flying into tackles and there will be a lot of pushing and shoving, that's for sure.

It's going to be one hell of a battle.

Arne Slot, Liverpool boss, speaking to TNT Sports:

I look forward to every game we play but this is definitely a special one. We just walked into the stadium and what a historical stadium it is. We are all aware of the fact that it is the last time this match is being played over here so it is a game to look forward to.

In this league, it is important to win every single game. We know there is a long way to go and we have to win many, many games to stay in the position that we are now. We know our competitors are able to win many games in a row as well.

We know how difficult this game is for us. We know what happened here last season. We know what David [Moyes] has brought here to this club in his four matches in charge so far. It is going to be a difficult one.

Trent was not close at all to start but he can come in for a few minutes. It is nice to have him because in the few games he has been on the bench he has come in and been special. We have more than a few good substitutes to make but it is good to have him too.

If you look at our schedule we have five games in 15 days. If I would have played the starters at Plymouth that would have been six in 18 and if we went through it would have been seven in 21 days. It goes on and on and on - sometimes players need a rest.

Yep, the Andy Johnson derby!

Everton fans will remember this fateful day in 2006 extremely fondly I imagine.

It was the day when Johnson made Liverpool look completely silly, most of all Pepe Reina. The striker bagged a brace in a massive 3-0 win.

It was the first time Everton had netted three goals against Liverpool in a Merseyside derby since 1966.

They haven't managed it since.

Wow, now this is a knarly statistic.

Arne Slot has not only selected no Scousers in his starting line-up, but not even any English players.

I mean, the fact this is the first time that has ever happened is pretty mental, don't you think?

The multi-cultural Reds...

Liverpool's Premier League record this season is pretty good, to say the least.

In fact, it's just ridiculous.

Arne Slot's side have only lost one league game this season and that was to Nottingham Forest at Anfield back in September.

Since then they have gone 19 games unbeaten, winning 14 of those.

I mean, if you are putting runs like that together then you are a pretty decent team, aren't you?

While tonight will be tough, you'd expect them to have enough quality on the pitch to cause Everton a lot of problems.

They just have to hope they can cope with the atmosphere.

Only Luis Diaz of the team that started Liverpool's FA Cup defeat to Plymouth on Sunday keeps his place for the Merseyside derby. No surprise there.

The first game that came to my mind was this five-goal thriller from the early 2000s, just a year after I was born.

This game is remembered mainly because of one special moment from Liverpool's Gary McAllister.

The Reds took the lead twice on the day but were pegged back both times, and as the board went up to indicate four minutes of stoppage time, it looked as though it was going to end all square.

Up step the Scotsman...

McAllister broke Everton hearts with practically the last kick of the game when he bent home a freekick from 30 yards out.

I mean, it was one of those strikes that are worthy to win any game, and it certainly did this one.

What a goal, what a game.

Jesper Lindstrom, Everton winger, speaking to TNT Sports:

I think this is one of the games you want to play in. I am fortunate that I am going to play. I work a lot mentally to be calm on the pitch, especially for games like this, because the fans make you crazy, the game makes you crazy, so you have to be calm and just enjoy it.

We have to be compact, as we normally are. We are good at getting clean sheets. And then if we score a goal on a set-piece or on a counter then we can win. We want to score goals, play good football and enjoy the game. Hopefully we can take three points.

We are very confident. We had a loss at the weekend against Bournemouth in the cup but other than that we have been on a good run. We have a lot of confidence and at Goodison anything can happen. We're ready to go.

I've just got inside after fighting through swathes of Evertonians outside. My clothes smell of pyro. The Toffees fans are going wild for this one and the atmosphere is electric.

Right, it's time for us to all take a trip down memory lane...

Goodison Park has hosted some thrilling derbies over the last century, which many fans still think about to this day.

There was Duncan Ferguson's first goal for Everton in the derby back in 1994, or maybe Sadio Mane's last-gasp winner in 2016 sticks with you.

Whatever they are, please ping them in my direction.

I will also post a few of the games that stick out in my mind because why not, eh?

Spoiler: most will be from the modern era because I'm only 24...

I have just spent half an hour outside on Goodison Road and it was hard to even lift your arms from your sides at one point as hundreds of Everton Fans waited for the team buses to arrive.

Flares, fireworks and enough cordite to get you through Bonfire weekend. Suffice to say this means a lot to Everton fans.

I mean the home club have even put Mikel Arteta on the front of the match programme. Yes, he used to play for Everton and once scored in a derby win here for the Blues. But he is also the Arsenal manager…

For the last time ever, a Liverpool squad has arrived at Goodison Park.

Going by these photos, it does not look like a squad who are looking overly nervous, I can't lie.

Just look at Arne Slot, he is smiling as if he is just taking a wander in the park with his mates.

Does he know what is about to hit him?

Ten changes for Liverpool after that embarrassing defeat down at Plymouth a week ago. The only survivor is Luis Diaz, who leads the line tonight. Darwin Nunez makes the bench after a couple of rumours that he would be missing following his wife giving birth in recent days.

It's a big night for Conor Bradley with Trent Alexander-Arnold only making the bench as expected. He has stepped up in big games before but tonight is a big test for the Northern Irishman.

It's another big night for Conor Bradley!

Liverpool have been sweating over the fitness of Trent Alexander-Arnold for the past week, but there was never any need to worry.

Yes, Alexander-Arnold would usually start these games, but when you have a player like Conor Bradley, you don't need to rush him back.

With the England right-back on the bench, Bradley has got the nod after his brilliant display in the Carabao Cup against Spurs last week.

If he can nullify Iliaman Ndiaye as he did Son Heung-Min that night, it could be a good game for the Reds.

And going forward he will be a huge help too, don't worry about that.

Well then...

Trent Alexander-Arnold is only fit enough for the Liverpool bench this evening.

Conor Bradley gets the nod over the Englishman in the right-back position after his stellar display against Tottenham.

Arne Slot makes 10 changes overall after the loss to Plymouth at the weekend.

I will never get used to writing that...

Luis Diaz, who had a stinker that afternoon, does retain his spot and will lead the line.

Everton fans are going to be very happy with this.

There have been question marks over Vitaly Mykolenko's fitness all week, but he has recovered to start this evening.

He is the only change from the side that lost to Bournemouth in the FA Cup at the weekend.

David Moyes has found his 11 and is sticking with it!

Wow... now that is how you greet a team.

The Everton fans have brought their A-game tonight, I mean, would you expect anything less.

Supporters got down to Goodison Park early to greet the team bus and my word it's a sight to behold.

Those fans are singing at the top of their lungs, blues flares are everywhere, fans are climbing signs. you have to be mentally strong as the away team to resist all of that atmosphere

If this is what it's like now, what will it be like come 7.30pm?

I know there are going to be a whole lot of Liverpool fans happy to read that sub-heading.

It's true, Dominic Calvert-Lewin will miss tonight's Merseyside derby in what is a major blow for Everton.

The Toffees striker has tormented the Reds so many times in the past.

Last season, his aerial prowess caused the Liverpool defence a whole host of problems. I mean, he made Ibrahima Konate look like he didn't know how to defend.

The goal he scored that day will be forever etched into my brain just because of the sheer height he jumped to head the ball in. It was like he was Lebron James in a Lakers game.

Anyway, he won't be doing that today because he is not fit.

It's expected that Beto will start up top, but I guess we will find out in just a few minutes.

Arne Slot, Liverpool boss, speaking on Tuesday:

I think [because it's the last derby at Goodison Park] it's an extra reason why the atmosphere will be even better than all the ones before. I haven't been to one before but people tell me at Goodison Park, as at Anfield, it is always a fantastic atmosphere.

It is probably going to be a fantastic atmosphere and that is never easy to play against because every single time they cross the halfway line or corner kick, whatever happens, the fans will cheer for that and you have to be mentally strong as the away team to resist all of that atmosphere.

When you have the ball you have to be as calm as you can in this fantastic atmosphere but it is not the first time for these players that they are playing in atmospheres like this so I hope they can focus on what they have to do.

I assume our players are ready for another battle tomorrow for the simple reason that they have been ready for the whole season and many of them are experienced in this tie.

Right, it's time to imagine I am Michael Buffer again... and in the red corner!

It's fair to say if this was a boxing match, Liverpool would be the outstanding favourite coming into this fight, don't you think?

The Reds come into this game as the best team in the country on paper, they sit pretty on top of the tree.

Arne Slot's side have the chance to go nine points clear of Arsenal this evening, which would really put them in the box seat of this title race.

I mean, as if they weren't already.

On paper, playing against a side down in 16th should be pretty straightforward, right?

Wrong. Liverpool know better than anybody just how this fixture is. No matter how good they are, the atmosphere of Goodison has sucked the life out of them before, and could easily do so again.

Just last year their title dreams were crushed by their bitter rivals, and if they lose tonight it could be the start of another downfall.

And after their embarrassing defeat away at Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, their confidence could have easily been hit. Their ego definitely will have been, that's for sure.

Arne Slot will be under no illusions about how hard tonight will be for them, it's going to be one hell of a battle out there.

But can they come out the other side of it unscathed?

David Moyes, Everton manager, speaking on Tuesday:

It's been a while since my last one, they've always been difficult games. Liverpool have always been a tough opponent. At Goodison, it always felt a lot easier because of the support behind us. I think this game will be no different.

I think the gap between the two teams at the moment is probably as big as it has been for a long time. I have to try to bridge the gap and start bringing the two clubs closer together.

You want it [the match] to be built up to be emotional and explosive at times, that's part of derby games. I'm a football supporter and that's what I want when I go and watch. You want to see people being competitive, action and it mattering to the team you support.

They [Liverpool] had a fantastic coach in Jurgen Klopp who made Liverpool so good over many years. Most people would be amazed at how well Arne Slot has done, coming in after Jurgen, but he's done a great job. That's hard to say when you're in this seat [as Everton manager]. He looks as if he's done it very smoothly and he's got the team playing well.

Do you want to know one of the reasons I love covering derbies?

I allow myself to turn into the great Michael Buffer for a moment, and write like I am introducing a fighter into the ring.

So, now I have set that up - in the blue corner...

Everton will come into this derby feeling a lot better than they did before the original date in December, you know, when a certain Storm Darragh came along.

David Moyes is back at the helm and he has already transformed the Toffees since his return.

They have won their last three Premier League games on the bounce, and my word have they looked so much better.

Gone are the games where they would sit back and stay compact under Sean Dyche... they now ebb and flow down the pitch like they used to under the Scotsman. And with that, a lot of goals have come.

Their loss to Bournemouth in the FA Cup last weekend was a step back, but I don't think that can be taken into account on a day like this.

As soon as those players in blue hear Z Cars while coming out of the tunnel, and all the noise from the stands, they will be more pumped up than they thought was possible.

They won this fixture last season so that hoodoo has gone, but can they get the job done again?

Don't worry guys, that's a metaphor, there is not actually going to be a storm tonight.

I know you are all scarred from when the Merseyside derby was postponed, so thought I would make that clear.

Just look at how quiet Goodison Park is though.

There's just something about empty stadiums ahead of pictures that is so beautiful. It's so peaceful, but in 90 minutes time it is going to be absolutely bouncing.

It's going to be on hell of an atmosphere tonight, I can't wait.

The time has finally come.

After over 130 years and 119 matches, Goodison Park will host the Merseyside derby for the final time this evening.

On days like these, the optimism and desire of the Blues inside the stadium make it one of, if not, the toughest grounds in the Premier League to visit.

Liverpool know that all too well...

It's a match where form goes out the window completely. Yes, the Reds may be far and away the best side in the division this year, but that means nothing on derby day.

Today the game has that extra edge, with all the fans lucky enough to be inside the ground knowing it's the final time they will see blue vs red within it.

Screams of passion, ferocity, joy, and, anguish will be heard in those four stands tonight.

It's an enormous occasion and one that has been the topic of discussion on Merseyside ever since it was postponed in December.

Well, now it is here and I couldn't be any more excited. It's going to be a battle of gladiators within a cauldron of noise. Or to be more blunt, it's going to be cracking.

For one last time, let's get this show on the road.