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The transfers - or lack of - are done. So now we have all our information at hand for picking our winners and losers this season.

I really hung my hat out on Arsenal winning the Premier League at the beginning of the season, with Liverpool second.

But now, the Reds look like they will go on to win it because of their squad depth and stability.

I know Arsenal are close and pushing but I don't see Liverpool losing three games between now and the end of the season.

They have great cover in the forward areas, so there is competition for places, and then there is the form of Mohamed Salah. He has been unbelievable this season.

They are also solid at the back, despite having had injuries. Alisson missed a chunk of games and that did not really make a difference to them. Ibrahima Konate was also injured and Joe Gomez stepped in fine, and there have also been issues with Trent Alexander-Arnold.

But despite all of that, this is a telling time for Liverpool because it was around this time last season that they won the Carabao Cup and were ahead in the Premier League - and then really fell away.

Arsenal will be looking at the gap and thinking six points is not that much, but they are still inconsistent. Liverpool probably feel a lot more comfortable being chased down by Arsenal than Manchester City, who we know can go on a crazy run of games to close a gap.

I still think City will do that, but the title is too far gone for them.

If Liverpool can get through this patch of games then they will go on to win the league because, overall, they look much better than they did last season.

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A special episode of the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast has been released.

'Goodison's Greatest Derbies' is now available on BBC Sounds.

Kelly Cates is joined by Pat Nevin, Ray Houghton and Phil McNulty as they look back at some of the greatest and most poignant Merseyside derbies at Goodison Park over the years ahead of the final one taking place at the ground on Wednesday.

Pat and Ray relive their goals and memories from the derbies and share an insight into that period of their careers as footballers.

Also hear from Everton manager David Moyes as he prepares for the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

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Jarrad Branthwaite says Everton must go into Wednesday's final Goodison Park derby against Liverpool believing they can win the game.

Arne Slot's side have lost just once in the Premier League this season and will visit Goodison Park for the final time knowing victory would take them nine points clear at the top of the Premier League.

"It is the Merseyside derby, it is another game that we are looking to win, that's it," Toffees' defender Branthwaite said.

"If you build it up too much then you can fall under the pressure so I think for us as players we are going into it with the belief that we can get a result like last season.

"If you go into it bigging it up - all the pressure is on and everyone is watching - then you probably won't play your best.

"It will be different for the fans as they create the atmosphere for us to go out there and do a job. We need to go out and perform."

Brathwaite scored the opening goal when Everton beat their city rivals 2-0 in March to effectively end their title hopes in Jurgen Klopp's final season in charge.

The Toffees will hope for a similarly energised performance after a run of three league wins in a row following David Moyes' reappointment in January.

"Obviously, wins are going to lift the atmosphere around the club and since the manager came in there has been a change," added Branthwaite.

"That has given us a bit of momentum, the fans are right behind us again and it makes it a difficult place when teams come here.

"I can feel a bit of change and hopefully that can continue.

"We've played against some top teams in the last five games and gone head-to-head with them and picked up points so we know we can do it.

"If we are not they will punish us as they are a good team. We have to be on the front foot from the first whistle and be ready to take it on."

We asked for your views on Eveton's match against Bournemouth in the FA Cup.

Here are some of your comments:

Everton fans

Greg: We were very poor in the first half though improved after the break. Tarkowski had a game to forget and cost us the two goals. Alcaraz looks like he may have something. I like the way he's positive in the way he plays. He should start on Wednesday instead of Doucoure who is fast going downhill.

Graham: Two bad mistakes from a usually reliable defender. We did everything but score in the second half. If they play like that for the rest of the Premier League games we will be OK.

Barry: Dreadful first half performance; much better second-half. Second goal gave us a mountain to climb against a well organised Bournemouth, who have become a real bogey team for us. Let's hope the second-half performance is taken into the derby on Wednesday, as Liverpool will make hay if we perform like we did in the first half. Will happily take the cup exit for a final Goodison derby win!

Bournemouth fans

Charl: Bournemouth deserve a lot of credit for this result. A competent defensive display, an assured midfield performance and two goals against an in-form team. Very well done Andoni and the squad.

Paul: A classic game of two halves. Totally dominant in the first half but couldn't control midfield the same way in the second. Solid defensive effort throughout though, and, unlike the Liverpool game, the woodwork helped us out this time. Onto the next round!

Sean: That was some penalty from Semenyo! First half Everton let us play our game and we took our chances. Everton had a second half purple patch but were wasteful. A deserved win and hoping for a favourable tie in the next round.

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We asked for your views on Liverpool's FA Cup defeat against Plymouth.

Here are some of your comments:

Ian: Bitterly disappointing. They deserved to lose. That was a really poor side that Slot decided to put out. I don't understand why he did that. Klopp used to do the same. Show's a lack of respect for the opposition and to the competition. The FA Cup has been and will always be important to the fans. Winning is important for continuity. To say that I'm disappointed is an understatement.

Shaun: Slot totally disrespected Plymouth with that squad. It was never good enough to beat a side that fought for everything. Too many so called first teamers were off it, notably Elliott who was woeful and Quansah is way too laid back with not enough urgency.

Alex: Plymouth deserved that win! I thought our senior players were disappointingly poor and didn't lead the youngsters by example. What a shame!

Robert: Well played Plymouth. But there are more important matches for Liverpool in the next few months so while I'm disappointed there are less games to play. If this was our starting 11 I'd be more worried but we gave two other young players debuts.

Phil: I think Slot has made his first real mistake. You can't change 10 players and put so many kids together. I also feel it was disrespectful of the FA cup as well. Angry and annoyed so like everyone else I assume it'll only be excused if we go on to win the league.

CJ: Congrats to Plymouth for an excellent performance and result. It shows why quite a few of that team are not first team players. I thought the penalty was harsh, but you can't fault Plymouth for defending resolutely and wanting it more. When half the first team are rested, you know where Arne is looking ahead to. Onward and upwards.

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Jarrad Branthwaite spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside after Everton's defeat against Bournemouth: "In the second half we were very good and created a lot of chances. We shot ourselves in the foot [in the first half] and we invited them on too much. We know they are a good pressing team and we probably played into their hands a bit too much."

On individual errors: "Over the course of a season you are going to have a few games like that. I've already had mine this season. It's just about how you react to that."

He was impressed by Carlos Alcaraz's debut: "He looked bright with this free-kick and a couple of link-up plays on the edge of the box. Hopefully he can add to our team and create that dynamism in the middle."

Everton are aiming to sign young British stars as part of a new recruitment focus. (Football Insider), external

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Arsenal are interested in signing Diogo Jota from Liverpool, and the Reds are willing to sell the 28-year-old for the right fee because of the number of games he has missed with injury. (Anfield Watch), external

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Arne Slot spoke to ITV after Liverpool's FA Cup defeat against Plymouth: "Great game from Plymouth. Good game plan. They deserve all credit for the performance. We were not having a very good day and a result like this is the outcome.

"I cant say the boys didn't fight because they were for 100 minutes or so. Both teams hardly created any chances and the game was decided by a penalty. In such games, it is up to one moment and that went for them. They played a good game and deserved it.

"I think [the Liverpool players] are able to do better. Plymouth have a system and a way of playing where it is quite hard to create chances against. They were really aggressive when we had the ball. We expected the players to play a better game than this but we have to give credit to Plymouth as well.

"The players kept on fighting till the last moment. It wasn't a work rate problem. They worked really hard but they could not find any openings and chances. We just have to keep doing the same with the same work rate.

"It hurts everyone associated with Liverpool - fans, me and the players. We all wanted to be in the FA Cup and compete for as long as possible. It is a setback."