David Moyes has the weaponry in Everton attack to loosen shackles at Anfield

"With Everton emboldened by positive beginnings to the campaign, starting the weekend sixth, this could be the moment for Moyes to be more adventurous. The arrival on loan of Jack Grealish has brought new life to his forward line. The England international looks revived after becoming a bit-part player at Manchester City. Four assists in as many games show the threat he offers."

"A goalless draw last Saturday against Aston Villa did not reflect the quality of Everton's attacking but did show their continued defensive fortitude, three goals having been conceded this season. Everton's expected goals (xG) was 2.08 but they got only two of 20 shots on target. The salient point is that they are creating opportunities and attacking with urgency. Grealish manufactured five chances against Villa, offering a creative spark not heavily associated with the team over recent years."

"Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enhance Everton's armoury. The Senegal international brings his own brand of trickery and an uncertainty with the ball at his feet regarding what will happen next, an attribute that confuses and scares opponents in equal measure. Dewsbury-Hall has guile and intelligence, wanting to play progressive vertical passes when he can to keep Everton moving forward."

David Moyes has failed to win at Anfield in 20 Premier League visits, recording six draws and nine straight defeats with four clubs. Everton last silenced the stadium in 1999 and only won at an empty Anfield during Covid. Everton sit sixth after positive early-season results, emboldening the team. The loan arrival of Jack Grealish has revitalised the forward line, with four assists in four games and five chances created against Aston Villa. Everton have shown attacking urgency and an xG of 2.08 but poor finishing, while defensive solidity has limited goals conceded to three. Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall add trickery and progressive passing. There is a prospect of Tyler Dibling making a bench debut to test Liverpool full-backs.

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