Former Arsenal star and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has predicted a 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby on Sunday.

Liverpool will travel to Goodison Park to take on their local rivals Everton in what will be the 225th derby between the two clubs.

Analysing the clash for Sky Sports, Merson wrote: "Both sides will have a right go at each other and Daniel Sturridge's return is a massive help for the game itself and Liverpool.

"I feel sorry for Brendan Rodgers. He lost Luis Suarez and then Sturridge didn't kick a ball for the best part of 18 months. Jordan Henderson has also been out so they've been unlucky.

"Everton are probably in a position where people expect them to win this game.

"That is not usually the case and I don't know how they are going to handle the pressure.

"The fans will turn up and think they should beat Liverpool and that doesn't come along too often. That could be a worry.

"But I can't wait for the game - it's going to be a real entertaining football match."