Peter Crouch gives bold Liverpool prediction with message to 'even the most staunch Everton fans'

Peter Crouch says he can't see "anything other" than Liverpool beating Everton on Saturday afternoon.

Jurgen Klopp's side have suffered a defeat and a draw going into the October international break. The Reds were left feeling hard done by after the disappointment against Tottenham Hotspur before they had to share the points against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Liverpool have exuded confidence in the early stages of the season as they asserted themselves, reaffirming their top four credentials. They go into the Merseyside derby in fourth, three points off the Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur - who are ahead of rivals Arsenal on goals scored.

Everton, meanwhile, have won three of their last four outings in all competitions. A defeat to Luton Town provided an unwelcome bump in the road during a resurgent run for Dyche's men.

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The Blues are three points clear of the bottom three as the hostilities are resumed this weekend in the English top-flight, in a 12.30pm kick off.

Despite derby ties being typically tight, Crouch believes the gulf is too much between the two clubs and Liverpool will extend their winning run over their neighbours.

"Such a good game, I've had the privilege to be able to play in those games and the atmosphere was electric. With it being at Anfield, I think it's going to be a tough ask for Everton and I imagine Liverpool will come out on top," he told TNT Sport.

"The gap is very big, even the most staunch Everton fan would admit that. I can't see anything other than a Liverpool win. It's a big one, I played in some big games, Aston Villa (vs) Birmingham