Liverpool

Liverpool make nine changes from the side which won at Bournemouth - Daniel Sturridge is on the bench.

Full team news to come. 

Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill wasn't afraid to put himself about when it came to derbies and he's put a bit of advice on Instagram:

"Wishing my BLUE BOYS@everton, external all the very best. A game where every challenge means something," he wrote.

"Loved the derbies and something I miss a hell of a lot. Amazing city with two amazing teams. Play for the badge boys and the rest will take care of itself."

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West Ham start with Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho in attack, with the latter returning after three games out through injury.

Manuel Lanzini also returns to the starting line-up

West Ham: Adrian, Antonio, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Noble, Kouyate, Lanzini, Payet, Sakho, Carroll.

Subs: Byram, Tomkins, Collins, Obiang, Moses, Emenike  

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Watford make seven changes from the team that beat West Brom, as they look ahead to Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace.

Troy Deeney drops to the bench, while Odion Ighalo misses out altogether. 

Watford XI: Gomes, Paredes, Prödl, Cathcart, Holebas, Suarez, Behrami, Guedioura, Jurado, Abdi, Amrabat.  

Subs: Pantilimon, Nyom, Britos, Watson, Anya, Berghuis, Deeney.  

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Spanish La Liga

Three Premier League matches not enough to fill your insatiable football-sized appetite? Luckily there is plenty more of round-ball action to devour tonight. 

It's a packed programme in mainland Europe, where the focus is on Spain's title race. Barcelona! Atletico Madrid! Real Madrid! One point between them, five games left. Sensational scenes.

Over in Italy, Juventus are aiming to move a step closer to their fifth straight Serie A title, while there is also cup fun as the French and German competitions reach the semi-final stage.

Head over here for that little lot....

Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "Before I went to Dortmund there were lots of red cards in derbies. I don't want to see this. Not to show 'I am the man'.

"Maybe one or two fans want to see stuff like this, but it will never help. I understand aggressiveness only in one way, and that is being prepared to hurt yourself, not somebody else."

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BBC Football Daily tells you everything you need to know about the Premier League; the stats, the news, the gossip, the previews... you can also test your football knowledge with Premier League geek.

Wednesday's edition starts with Newcastle and Manchester City's 1-1 draw and includes Alan Shearer's verdict, plus there is lots of other news and gossip.

Mark Lawrenson picks his PFA Player of the Year, Sergio Aguero joins the Premier League 100 Club and we look forward to three games tonight including the Merseyside derby.

It looks like a lovely evening at all three Premier League grounds tonight. Both sets of players are in the changing rooms at Anfield after a trip along the edge of the pitch. Quite a few Liverpool fans having their photo taken with Roberto Martinez. A little derby day souvenir.

West Ham United

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic: "[Watford] will probably think a bit about the game at the weekend, and maybe they will rest some players.

"But they brought a lot of players, experienced players, in the summer and in January. They have a big squad and a certain way of playing, and players who maybe start on Wednesday will have some fresh legs which is good for them.

"No matter which team they put out we need a win. The gap (to fourth place) is big, but the gap can be reduced.

"We have to win games. We are still in a big race for Europe and we are going to do everything we can."

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Watford

Watford head coach Quique Sanchez Flores: "We will use a lot of new players (against West Ham). I am completely confident in the first XI I will pick; I am really curious how we can develop, and the characteristics of the players.

"We respect West Ham, they are very good, they are one of the best in the Premier League but I trust a lot in my players and I think we can give a very good performance."

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Three big premier League games. Three big live text commentaries.

Liverpool v Evertonhere from 19:30 BST

West Ham v Watfordhere from 19:15 BST

Man Utd v Crystal Palacehere from 19:30 BST

Everton

Everton manager Roberto Martinez: "When you compete in two tournaments, then weeks like this are, of course, defining. We embrace it and look forward.

"We are going to have our defining week in mid-April. Other teams have defining weeks in February when they are out of the FA Cup."

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Everton

A further complication for Roberto Martinez this evening is the fact that he has an FA Cup semi-final coming up on Saturday. Against Manchester United. 

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Win the FA Cup and finish 11th and the fans will probably still be fairly happy.

Lose the derby, lose at Wembley and finish 11th - and they won't be.

So he can't really afford to rest anyone tonight. Can he?

Give any Premier League manager a spine of John Stones, Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku and I'll wager that they'd fancy a crack at the top six.

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They would certainly back themselves to guide Everton comfortably into the top 10. Europe has to be the aim, right?

Roberto Martinez has steered Everton to 11th with five games remaining.

Crucially they have won just four games at home - only Aston Villa have won fewer matches in front of their own.

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The shortest away trip of the year may just end up feeling like a long road home if Roberto can't get a result tonight...

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West Ham v Watford (19:45 BST)

Summer is almost here!

Almost.

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The Merseyside derby.

Liverpool v Everton. Rush, Sharp, Barnes, Southall, Beardsley, Sheedy, Fowler, Ferguson, Gerrard, Reid, Suarez, Cahill, Origi, Funes Mori...

One of English football's most prestigious fixtures. A heritage game. One that should be protected and preserved for future generations to enjoy.

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An evening derby in April? Wonderful stuff. Sun, short sleeves and shades. Almost the feeling of a cup semi-final. 

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Tonight's clash at Anfield may not see either side involved in the title race, or the relegation fight, but for Everton boss Roberto Martinez tonight could well be the beginning of the end.

Or is just the end of the beginning?

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A MASSIVE few days for Everton football club. And tonight's derby is the headline act in a Premier League triple bill.

Sit back and enjoy...

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