BBC Radio 5 Live

"You know what they say: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

"These are Ian Brown's commentary notes for Liverpool v Everton."

They're better than mine. It's all in my head Ian. I'll do it on the night.

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Three changes for Manchester United as defender Matteo Darmian, midfielder Jesse Lingard and forward Anthony Martial return to the side.

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Valencia, Smalling, Blind, Darmian, Lingard, Schneiderlin, Mata, Rooney, Martial, Rashford.

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Crystal Palace make seven changes from the team that started the 1-1 draw at Arsenal last Sunday. In come keeper Julian Speroni, defenders Martin Kelly and Adrian Mariappa, midfielders Lee Chung-yong, Wilfried Zaha and Bakary Sako, while Emmanuel Adebayor starts up front.

Crystal Palace XI: Speroni, Kelly, Mariappa, Delaney, Souare, Jedinak, Cabaye, Lee, Zaha, Sako, Adebayor.

Leicester keeper and BBC Radio 5 live summariser Mark Schwarzer at Upton Park: "If you look at West Ham's stats, they haven't lost at home since last August and Watford have made seven changes. It doesn't look good for Watford.

"West Ham striker Andy Carroll is the closest that comes to Duncan Ferguson. He is a formidable opponent to play against. 

"If he was fit I would take him to the Euros. He is compelety different to what England have at the moment. He could wreak havoc with teams at the Euros."

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The cameras pan in on a man posing for a shot at Old Trafford wearing a T-Shirt emblazoned with the slogan:

"United. Not arrogant, just better."

Pretty sure that is arrogant mate.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender

"The whole situation at Everton is very strange and it feels like they have lost their way a little bit. I don't understand how they have got themselves in such a mess with the players they have got.

"I also don't know why Toffees manager Roberto Martinez did not field a stronger side for Saturday's draw with Southampton."

Prediction: 2-1

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Manchester United have never lost to Crystal Palace in the Premier League and a win tonight would keep them well in the hunt for a place in the top four.

Palace are not safe yet, but it would take some effort to go down from here.

Like United - and Everton, and Watford - Palace have one eye on the weekend's Wembley exploits.

Everton

Everton boss Roberto Martinez, speaking to Sky Sports: "There is only one game that matters at the moment and that is tonight. Our away form has been very good this season. 

"We are in a period of the season where every player is well managed and have enough energy in their legs to play. Today's line up reflects that. Everyone is in a good condition.

"The significance is huge. This is the derby for our fans and means a lot internally. At the moment, all we want to do is put in a performance that reflects the way we want to play and makes our fans proud of the team."

Spanish La Liga

Barcelona's mini wobble, minor crisis may be coming to an end as they are already 2-0 up away from home.

Luis Suarez has bagged two. Remember him Liverpool fans?

You can follow all the action here. 

It's 0.8 miles across Stanley Park from Goodison to Anfield, for my money one of the shortest away trips in England.

Meadow Lane to City Ground may be similar?

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Kevin Kilbane
Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 live

"If Everton lose there will be huge pressure on manager Roberto Martinez. At Liverpool, it is all smiles. 

"Everton are seriously under performing. With the talent Martinez has, they should be doing better. He continually says these lads like Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley have tremendous talent but then how can they be mid-table? 

"He continually comes out saying they should be challenging for the top four so why aren't they? That is why the manager is under pressure."

Divock Origi starts in attack as Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes nine changes from the side that won 2-1 at Bournemouth.

Only Roberto Firmino and Lucas Leiva retain their places in the side from the weekend. 

Liverpool XI:  Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Sakho, Moreno, Lucas, Milner, Lallana, Firmino, Coutinho, Origi. Subs: Ward, Toure, Sturridge, Allen, Ibe, Stewart, Smith  

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For Everton, Gareth Barry returns to captain the side on his record-equalling 571st Premier League start. Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley and Leighton Baines and Aaron Lennon also come back into the side.

Everton XI: Joel, Baines, Funes Mori, Stones, Oviedo, Barry, McCarthy, Lennon, Mirallas, Barkley, Lukaku. Subs: Howard, Niasse, Cleverley, Besic, Deulofeu, Osman, Pienaar.

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It must be measured in weeks I think Paul...

Another team with an FA Cup semi-final on their mind is Watford - they face Palace at Wembley on Sunday afternoon. They are safe in the Premier League - could they end the season with the trophy in the cabinet?

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Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, speaking to Sky Sports: "There are so many games there is not really time to feel how it is around the city. I have spoken to a few legends about it, I knew about it in general. I know the game. There is no excuse for not being 100% ready. The good thing about the derby is you know everything about your opponent." 

On making nine changes: "It looks like my hobby but it is only because nine games to go and that means we have enough players to challenge in each game and we have to use it. We played the formation we are playing tonight one week ago. We need to be really be prepared for intense games. Today is Everton, Saturday is Newcastle and then there is the Europa League. That is how it is for us.

"Everyone will look for a challenge and hopefully from our side we will the challenge. Maybe it will be a little hectic, I don't know we will see."

BBC Radio 5 Live

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp describes tonight's fixture as "special" while Everton manager Roberto Martinez says it is "more than just a game".

Follow updates on BBC Radio 5 live from 19:00 BST.

Everton

I make it six changes for Everton as Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley, Gareth Barry and Leighton Baines all come back in.

Full team news to come. 

The average lifespan for a manager in the top flight is just over two years these days - just about long enough to work out how to use the printers and find out the best place to park.

Everton's Roberto Martinez and Manchester United's Louis van Gaal have come under intense scrutiny for most of the season from the media and fans alike.

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But do they deserve more time? Would making a change be a gamble? Who would they get instead? What should Everton and Manchester United be achieving this year? 

What have LvG and Martinez done right this season?

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Everton

Everton's Gareth Barry will make his 571st Premier League start tonight to equal the record of goalkeeper David James for the most starts.

Would you be surprised to know that Barry has got more assists in the Premier League than Paul Scholes?

No, seriously. He has. 62 assists and 50 goals during his huge career - and 109 yellow cards. A record...

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