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DANNY MURPHY: Has Liverpool's aura been shattered? With the champions in disarray Everton will be confident ahead of Merseyside derby... but Carlo Ancelotti's men must beware of the Jurgen Klopp's wounded animals

In theory, Everton will be happier than Liverpool at having the Merseyside derby next up in the Premier League at Goodison Park on Saturday. They are on a great run of form with maximum points under Carlo Ancelotti, while Liverpool were drubbed 7-2 at Aston Villa in their last game and have not had time to work on mistakes, with players scattered around the world on international duty.

For the first time for many years, the blue half of the city will understandably go into the game expecting to win but in football you are best to be careful, particularly given a team as good as this Liverpool.