Why Everton derby belief is back despite Anfield nightmares

Everton have only won once at Anfield since 1999

Anfield. For Everton, a ground where hopes of success are routinely quashed. And it's the same for their manager David Moyes.

Everton have yet to win at Liverpool's home ground in front of a crowd in the 21st Century. Their only triumph there in the past 25 years came during the Covid pandemic in 2021 under the stewardship of Carlo Ancelotti.

Moyes has failed in all of his 22 attempts, with a number of clubs, to win a game at Anfield.

On Saturday, Everton visit a Liverpool side who are Premier League champions, are enjoying a perfect start to their season, and have British record signing Alexander Isak set to make his top-flight debut for them.

But are the Reds more vulnerable than their form suggests? Arne Slot's side have let a two-goal lead slip on three occasions this season, albeit recovering to win each time, while Everton have enjoyed a strong start of their own following a summer of unprecedented recruitment.

BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before Saturday's meeting.