The first Premier League game of the weekend was postponed on Saturday when Everton’s visit of Liverpool was called off.
The match will be the last Merseyside derby at Everton’s Goodison Park, which hosted the first edition of the game 130 years ago.
Liverpool started the weekend seven points clear of Arsenal and Chelsea at the top of the table after drawing 3-3 at Newcastle three days earlier, while Everton were five points above the relegation zone in 15th place after winning 4-0 at home to Wolves. the same night.
Here’s what we know about rescheduling the 245th meeting between the teams, including what dates it could take place.
Today’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
Full details follow. pic.twitter.com/ikF8iJRTGs
— Everton (@Everton) December 7, 2024
When is Everton v Liverpool?
The most obvious window in which the game could be played is the first midweek in January, when both teams are off.
That is less than four weeks away, however, which could give the parties involved in the decision to postpone the match – Merseyside Police, Merseyside City Council and the two clubs – very little time to plan and execute the important business required for the matchday.
The weeks starting February 3 and 17 are also options, although these are likely to depend on Liverpool’s progress in the cup competitions.
The week of April 21 is a later alternative, which would increase the chances of the game proving crucial for the fate of the two sides this season.
If the rest of the schedule goes as planned, there will only be five league games left after that date. In particular, Liverpool fans have reason to hope they will be competing for honors at this stage given their start to the season.
A final trip to Goodison in @premierleague ✊🔴 pic.twitter.com/sjD0ivaBw9
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 6, 2024
Why was Everton v Liverpool relegated?
With Storm Darragh bearing down on the UK, a yellow weather warning issued until 6am. GMT on Sunday and winds of up to 70 mph, authorities decided the safety risk was too great for the expected attendance of nearly 40,000 fans.
“There are discussions going on – the Premier League will be involved – about when it can be played,” BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould said, speaking on Focus on football.
“We know Liverpool are in the Champions League and the (Carabao) Cup and we’ve started the FA Cup for both teams (in the second week of January) so the fixture list will be full.
“I think many Evertonians are hoping this derby will be one last night under the lights at Goodison Park. As of lunchtime, we don’t know when it will be played.”
Crouch, Gerrard and Cisse got us all three points in the derby 💪#EVELIV 2005 ⏪ pic.twitter.com/vUBiV3MpfB
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 6, 2024
New appointment Everton – Liverpool
Former Everton defender Martin Keown suggested that the candies would be keener as the game progressed. “With Everton having won so well in midweek and the weather being a great leveller, it would be a good day to face Liverpool,” he said.
“Liverpool struggled a bit against Newcastle, who were superb in midweek. Everton would like the game to continue.”
Everton are next in action when they visit Arsenal on December 14 (3pm). Liverpool travel to Girona in the Champions League on Tuesday (5.45pm) and host Fulham four days later (3pm).
Reds midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was due to serve a one-match ban against Everton but will now be suspended for their match against the Cottagers.
