Joleon Lescott predicts Everton Merseyside derby clash v Liverpool in the Premier League
Joleon Lescott has predicted Everton and Liverpool to share the spoils when the two teams meet each other on Monday, 13 February.
The Toffees go into this game on the back of a win against Arsenal while the Reds suffered a 3-0 defeat to Wolves in their last Premier League clash.
Both teams have had underwhelming campaigns but Everton are looking for a change in fortunes after appointing Sean Dyche.
Lescott told Livescore, “A really big Merseyside derby for both sides!
“As I’ve mentioned previously, Everton will be buoyed by their win and Liverpool’s poor form — but write Klopp’s men off at your peril.
“Such is the Toffees’ precarious position, they would still be delighted with a point and that’s how I see it playing out.
“Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Everton
Capitalise on the uncertainty
Klopp will certainly be second guessing his plans and tactics for this one as whatever he’s done recently hasn’t helped.
They got humiliated against Wolves and at times it felt like they did not have the right answers to mount a comeback.
Dyche will be aware that Klopp’s going to make some changes to get things right and the Everton boss, on the other hand, is pretty sure about how he wants the game to be played.
They are going to be combative and assertive and make life hell for the Liverpool players who will dominate most of the ball.
Everton have the pace to run in behind and hit the Reds on the counter and this could be a very good watch for the Toffees fans.
Going to Anfield is tough, undoubtedly, but for the first time in a while, the Goodison Park outfit have good reason to go into this one with confidence.