Liverpool legend John Barnes says they cannot afford to underestimate derby rivals Everton.
The Reds are returning to their very best form.
Barnes said: "Liverpool are going into it in better form than Everton but with Merseyside derbies I've always said that form goes out the window.
"Liverpool seem to have had the upper hand over the last few years so hopefully that will be the case again.
"Derbies are complete one offs so you can't tell how they will go. It is important for Everton not to concede early to give their fans some hope."
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