It’s not very often that Liverpool and Everton fans are aligned with one another, but both sets of supporters might be collectively feeling a sense of frustration ahead of next week’s Merseyside derby.
Both teams resume their season with the battle for local bragging rights at Anfield on 2 April, seven weeks on from the tempestuous 2-2 draw in Goodison Park’s last-ever instalment of this timeless fixture.
Although the long-standing rivalry was laid bare that night with sharply contrasting emotions on either side of the divide, the two clubs joined forces in recent days on a mission which served the best interests of both.
As per the Daily Mail, Liverpool and Everton had asked for the upcoming derby to be brought forward by 24 hours to Tuesday 1 April, in order to give the Merseyside duo an extra day’s preparation for their respective fixtures the following weekend.
The Toffees have scant turnaround time between their next two matches, with the Anfield clash swiftly followed by a home game against the Reds’ title rivals Arsenal on Saturday 5th with a 12:30 kick-off.
s per the Daily Mail, Liverpool and Everton had asked for the upcoming derby to be brought forward by 24 hours to Tuesday 1 April, in order to give the Merseyside duo an extra day’s preparation for their respective fixtures the following weekend.
The Toffees have scant turnaround time between their next two matches, with the Anfield clash swiftly followed by a home game against the Reds’ title rivals Arsenal on Saturday 5th with a 12:30 kick-off.
However, the clubs’ joint-request was refused by the Premier League, apparently on the grounds that the Wednesday night scheduling doesn’t see either Arne Slot’s side or David Moyes’ play another match within the minimum permissible period of 60 hours.
