Alex Iwobi has said the lack of fans at Anfield for Saturday's Merseyside derby could give Everton a crucial advantage over city rivals Liverpool.
With the Toffees seeking their first away win against the Reds since 1999, Iwobi said the cauldron that Anfield is renowned for being on a normal derby day can have an effect on the visiting players.
But with fans banned from stadium in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, an empty Anfield could work in Everton's favour.
'With the way Anfield is set up, it's almost like the fans are on the pitch,' Iwobi told BBC Sport.