Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to Everton counterpart David Moyes ahead of tonight's derby.

Moyes will mark a decade at the Goodison helm on Wednesday - and while Dalglish knows it will be a tough contest, he's hoping that's the only thing the Blues boss will be celebrating this week.

Dalglish told reporters at Melwood: "It's 10 years since he went there, and he's done a fantastic job, and it's nine games undefeated.

"They've done very well and I think the city of Liverpool can be very proud of both clubs because they're representing the city and their respective clubs very well.

"It's a big game and one that both red and blue are looking forward to.

"Maybe if Everton are undefeated in nine, they're looking forward to it a wee bit more optimistically than what they were before we played them at Goodison (earlier in the season)."