The postponed Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool has been rearranged to Wednesday, 12 February at 19:30 GMT. The final Merseyside league derby to be played at Everton's Goodison Park was scheduled to take place on 7 December,

Lucho, as he is popularly known, was able to complete a full season for Liverpool, untroubled by injury, across the 2023/24 term. However, it was only in the second half of that campaign that he saw an upturn in form, with five of his eight goals and all five of his assists in that season coming on or after Boxing Day.

The Premier League has confirmed that the postponed Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool has been rearranged for Wednesday, February 12 at 19:30 GMT. The game was initially called off due to concerns around Storm Darragh in December, which caused heavy and dangerous winds across the UK.

Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend. Everton and Tottenham meet in a battle of two desperate teams, while in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak can move closer to a Premier League record. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:

THE PREMIER LEAGUE have announced the new date for the last ever Premier League Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Everton’s clash with Liverpool was originally scheduled to be played on

Liverpool have enjoyed the better derby record, especially in the Premier League era. The Toffees 2-0 Anfield win in 2021 was their first away top-flight derby win since 1999.

Everton has avoided another points deduction after a complaint brought by the Premier League regarding spending rules was discontinued.

Liverpool’s Egyptian can be found in over 70 per cent of squads and is enjoying his best ever Fantasy campaign, averaging 11 points per match in 19 outings under Arne Slot. Alternatively, you could use the new Assistant Manager chip on Slot instead, in the very first Gameweek that the chip becomes available in Gameweek 24.

The Uruguyan is a frustrating figure but his brace at Brentford showed why Liverpool must persist with him - for now at least

Arne Slot’s team had threatened to run away with the 2024-25 Premier League, but after their draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Arsenal’s win over Tottenham Hotspur the following night, the gap is down to four points — albeit Liverpool have a game in hand.

Liverpool vs Everton Clash RescheduledIn the bustling world of football, where the atmosphere pulsates with anticipation and rivalry, the Merseyside

Liverpool supporters groups have written to the club to highlight the negative impact a rise in ticket prices can have on the club.