Roberto Martinez's men will be looking to kick start their season with a win over their fierce rivals at Goodison Park on Saturday evening
Liverpool travel across Stanley Park full of confidence after booking their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a late win at Bolton.
Brendan Rodgers' side have turned around their season and could go within a point of the top four with a win against their bitter rivals.
Everton will be hoping their win 1-0 win over Crystal Palace can be the catalyst to what has been a dismal season for Roberto Martinez.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's clash...
1. When is the match and where can I see it?
The match will kick-off at 5:30pm and you can catch all the action on Sky Sports 1.
Mirror Football will be running a LIVE blog so you can keep up with proceedings if you can't get near a television.
2. Team news
Everton: James McCarthy is available after recovering from a hamstring injury, Roberto Martinez has confirmed.
Tim Howard is nearing a first-team return but this one will be a week too soon for him. Steven Pienaar and Leon Osman also miss out.
Liverpool: Daniel Sturridge could be in line for his first start after two substitute appearances following a five-month lay-off.
3. Predicted sides
Everton: Robles; Coleman, Stones, Jagielka, Baines; Besic, Barry; Lennon, Naismith, Mirallas; Lukaku
Liverpool: Mignolet; Can, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno; Lucas, Henderson; Coutinho, Lallana, Sterling; Sturridge
4. Reasons for Everton fans to be optimistic
- Romelu Lukaku looks to finally be hitting form - he's scored three goals in his last five games.
- The pace of Kevin Mirallas and Aaron Lennon should be able to cause Liverpool's defence a few problems.
- Everton have only lost once in their last five meetings with the Reds.
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