The last-ever FA Cup tie at Goodison Park proved to be the dampest of squibs on Saturday and Everton fans will demand something of a higher order for what will be an emotional last Merseyside derby at the famous old ground on Wednesday night.

The Toffees will move to a new 53,000-capacity ground on Liverpool’s Bramley-Moore Dock next season. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Liverpool make the short trip across Stanley Park to play for the final time in what could be a pivotal match in their quest to win a 20th top-flight title. The Merseyside derby was to be played just before Christmas but was postponed because of one of the many storms – it was Darragh for those who haven’t kept count – which have lashed across the country in recent months.