4) Liverpool – Everton
The Merseyside Derby is one of a kind when it comes to football derbies. The fixture has been given the tag ‘Friendly derby’ due to its appealing and peaceful nature between the fans. Unlike several other derbies around the world, there is no political agenda, nor any major anamoisty between the two clubs.
Liverpool and Everton used to dominate English football in the 80s. The rivalry was at its exciting best in 1986 when the clashes between the two clubs were deciding factors for the league title. The FA Cup also saw its very first all-Liverpool final, which the Reds won thanks to goals from Ian Rush and Craig Johnston
But times have changed. The derby is no longer how it used to be. Liverpool are still a big club but a flurry of managers in the last few years have seen them miss out on Champions League football more often than not.
Everton who were always a top half side have now become an inconsistent club that have underperformed for the quality of the squad they have. The Liverpool-Everton matches are still exciting affairs but it isn’t the same as it used to be
