Everton vs Liverpool - Premier League

A fascinating Premier League chapter awaits on April 19, 2026 when Everton take on Liverpool at Hill Dickinson Stadium — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Anderson was pointing out that City had held the whip hand in this fixture "for as long as I've known", which isn't exactly inaccurate but will also fan the flames ahead of Sunday's Old Trafford showdown.

Both Everton and Liverpool will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Premier League. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, WWDWD in their last five reflecting a win rate of 40%. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, WDWLL in their last five and a campaign win rate of 40%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Phil Foden was handed a free role in the No 10 position behind striker Muamba, who scored in consecutive pre-season games.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Everton will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Liverpool will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Their press is quick and co-ordinated in some areas of the pitch and not others.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. It was all one-way traffic in the first half for Andoni Iraola's side as Luke Chambers and the returning Florian Wirtz put Liverpool into a two-goal lead.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Premier League standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.