18.04.2003 - Everton v Liverpool: Team news

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Liverpool go into the 168th league derby without either of their first choice centre backs, with Sami Hyypia starting a ban after his recent sending off at Old Trafford, and Stephane Henchoz unlikely to return to the first team until next week following his recovery from a calf injury.

Igor Biscan is set to replace Hyypia which will mean a first start since New Year's Day for the Croatian.

Danny Murphy and El Hadji Diouf could both go straight back into the starting line up after returning to full fitness following minor injuries which kept both out of last weekend's home victory over Fulham.

Liverpool have won on each of their last two visits to Goodison Park, and Gerard Houllier has yet to see Liverpool lose a derby away from home since taking over as manager, and the Reds' boss will be hoping for a similar outcome as that of the last two years as Liverpool aim to close the gap on Chelsea and Newcastle in order to gain qualification for next season's Champions League.

Liverpool v Everton: Past league meetings