What Everton have lost at Goodison and what they need to recreate at Bramley-Moore is a matchday rhythm associated with success. A home becomes a fortress only when the team is good enough. Old Trafford is more of a burden than a boon in this period and acts against the interests of a struggling team.

James Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool as four red cards were issued after full-time on a dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday.

James Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool in a dramatic final Merseyside

Everton navigated a great start at Goodison Park in their crunch Merseyside derby with Liverpool before being undone by an almost immediate equaliser.

Goodison Park, one of English soccer's most venerable and atmospheric stadiums, is about to host a Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool later Wednesday for the 120th and final time with eternal bragging rights at stake.

James Tarkowski scored a last gasp equaliser in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park with four people sent off after the final whistle

The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in chaos as three red cards were shown AFTER the final whistle. Arne Slot's Liverpool had looked like they would spoil the party for Toffees fans in the final derby at their iconic home,

Wednesday night sees the final Merseyside derby to take place at Goodison Park, and either club could find themselves making history if they win. Sometimes known as the ‘friendly derby,’ there’s unlikely to be any quarter asked or given by either side in what will surely be a memorable occasion.