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Liverpool 0-0 Everton

David Moyes decided to recall Tomasz Radzinski to the side, despite Rooney’s impressive performance against Blackburn. Everton got the 167th Merseyside derby underway, attacking the Kop in the first half. It got of to an expected fast and furious start as both sides struggled to string two or three passes together.

Liverpool’s John Arne Riise looked lively during the first couple of minutes. A corner taken by Murphy met Riise who volleyed into the arms of Richard Wright during the 8th minute. Not long after he tried his luck again, but ever reliable Alan Stubbs prevented Riise effort going goal bound.

Everton’s first chance came during the 35th minute when Radzinski pulled an effort wide from 8 yards. Radzinski really should have done better.

Not long after Carsley’s cross become shot was well tipped over by Kirkland.

Both Players and Fans were given a break as the half time whistle blew.

The second half was end-to-end. Out of form Heskey was brought on 5 minutes into the second half along with team mate Smicer. Liverpool supporters were given the lift they needed, but David Moyes decided to silent the home crowd by bringing on the boy wonder... Wayne Rooney. Applause came from the Blue half of the crowd, and worried howls from the Red part of the crowd.

Fairy tales nearly came true!. Rooney ran past Hyypia with ease and rifled a shot goal wards, only for Henchoz to luckily deflect it onto the bar.

What happened shortly after was unbelievable!, Steven Gerrard lunged into an awful two-footed tackle on Gary Naysmith. The challenge somehow went unpunished by the referee. But the FA should be contacted, and surely Gerrard will be rightly punished.

Everton will still be above Liverpool over the Christmas period. Everton fans will be looking forward to the next derby at Goodison... while Liverpool fans may well be dreading the day.

Team Points

1. Arsenal 39

2. Chelsea 37

3. Man Utd 35

4. Everton 33

5. Liverpool 32