Loads of space for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to exploit as he tears forward before Liverpool put a stop to his run. The Reds haven't got going yet. This is their first game in 102 days.

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Decent start by Everton. They're using the ball well and are shading possession in these opening exchanges. Richarlison is really up for this - he's flying around the pitch.

Mark Lawrenson
Ex-Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

Looking at Everton they're playing two up top with Richarlison joining Calvert-Lewin. The game has started at a decent pace so far.

Trent Alexander-Arnold launches the first meaningful attack but his cross skids in front of Jordan Pickford who is able to gather.

Everton respond quickly through Richarlison who does well to fizz the ball into the danger area - and just beyond Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

It's a blustery, wet night on Merseyside. Welcome to summer!

It's a helter-skelter start played at lightning pace. Jordan Pickford has an early touch but both sides are yet to settle.

A moment of reflection for those affected by coronavirus before the players and referee Mike Dean take the knee to support the Black Lives Matter campaign.

There are no fans - but millions are watching this around the world and it's a powerful statement.

And we're off!

Guy Mowbray
Match of the Day commentator

The 236th Merseyside derby will be the strangest one ever played. Indeed, without the passion of fans to bring home what it means locally, will it have any feel of a true derby fixture?

I'm hopeful that to a decent extent it will, with all on both sides well aware of the extra significance of any meeting between the clubs - and the millions upon millions watching worldwide.

Perhaps the fact that Liverpool can't secure the title by winning the game helps? The focus outside the city is not only on them but back on the occasion itself.

The two men in charge certainly help with the appeal to neutrals (not that 'neutrals' really matter!). With the possible exception of Pep Guardiola, there have been few managers as impressive in their words and deeds over the last few weeks as Carlo Ancelotti and Jurgen Klopp.

Voluntary pay deferral; heartfelt messages of support for seriously ill and isolated fans; studied reaction to and understanding of the Black Lives Matter campaign , external- throughout lockdown these two vastly experienced and charismatic Premier League bosses have hit all the right notes.

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Simon Atkins: I don't know why, but I have a really strong feeling Everton are winning this. Maybe I've spent too much time in the sun!

Chris Stevenson: Liverpool win today and it will be time to put the champagne and the Ribena on ice.

No fans but we do have the Z-Cars anthem ringing out. Liverpool's players got changed in a portable cabin in a car park.

It's chucking it down as Everton appear on the pitch.

Everton

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Everton have gone three league matches without a win, but they are unbeaten at home in the past seven league games (W4, D3).

Their tally of 18 points under Carlo Ancelotti has only been bettered by Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United during the same period.

Great to see Kenny Dalglish at Goodison Park after his recovery from coronavirus. Will he witness the Reds take a step closer to the title?

Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, speaking to Sky Sports:

Mo, Robbo and Shaq were the only three who couldn't train all the time. Mo is ready for the bench, we have to listen to the medics.

Now we are here. This stadium is a bit calmer, it is good.

Mr. Blue Sky by ELO is being pumped out over the speakers around a deserted Goodison. There are slate grey skies over Merseyside after a blustery day of sunshine and showers.

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Is Richarlison trying to rattle Virgil van Dijk? It may take more than a few words to leave the Liverpool defender flustered.

Since joining the club in January 2018, Van Dijk has played 81 of Liverpool's 83 league matches.

According to sports data company Gracenote, the Reds have scored 9% more goals, conceded 44% fewer goals and taken 34% more points in those 83 matches than they did in the 83 before Van Dijk's arrival.

Simon Gleave, head of sports analysis at Gracenote, said: "Since his debut, the club have almost cut the number of goals they concede by half and have taken a third more points in comparison to the same number of matches prior to his arrival."

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An intriguing battle awaits between Richarlison and Virgil van Dijk after fighting talk from the Everton forward in the build up.

"People talk about him a lot," said the Brazilian., external "Yes, he is a great defender but I've already dribbled past him. For me there are better defenders."

Richarlison has 10 Premier League goals this season, including four in his past seven appearances.

Everton

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti, speaking to Sky Sports: "Anthony Gordon trained well, showed confidence and this is a good opportunity for him. He deserves to play.

"No-one knows how things are without the crowd."

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They might have the title all but won but it's worth remembering Liverpool lost four out of six games before football was suspended.

The Reds were beaten in both legs by Atletico Madrid as they went out of the Champions League, while Chelsea knocked Jurgen Klopp's side out of the FA Cup.

Liverpool also suffered a surprise 3-0 league defeat at Watford, their two wins between 18 February and 11 March coming against struggling West Ham and Bournemouth.

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Can you remember what you were doing 3,535 days ago?

Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta were scoring against Liverpool in a 2-0 victory at Goodison - the last time Everton won a Merseyside derby.

Since 17 October 2010, there have been 21 league and cup meetings, with Everton losing 11 and drawing 10.

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Will Everton's defence get close to Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino?