The Merseyside derby returns on Sunday as Liverpool host Everton at Anfield in the Premier League. This fixture has historically been one of the most intense rivalries in English football, and recent trends suggest we can expect another tight and hard-fought contest.
Liverpool have started the season with four wins from four. Results, however, have not been as comfortable as they look on paper. They required late winners against both Newcastle and Burnley, while against Bournemouth they let a two-goal lead slip before rallying to win 4–2. Their 1–0 home victory over Arsenal was ultimately settled by a long-range free kick rather than sustained dominance. Even so, the numbers underline why they remain unbeaten: Liverpool rank third for overall xPTS at 7.55 and are producing 2.26 non-penalty xG per game while conceding just 0.70. Defensively, they are one of only two teams yet to concede a big chance this season.
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