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Five Merseyside duels underscore fierce side of Liverpool-Everton

ESPN.com | March 30, 2017

Related Topics: Everton F.C., Merseyside, Liverpool F.C., Liverpool, Philippe Coutinho, Francis Jeffers, Merseyside derby, Premier League, Mark Clattenburg, Steve Staunton

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Ian Rush has reflected on some of his favourite Merseyside derby memories ahead of Saturday's clash at Anfield.

Some label the rivalry between Liverpool and Everton as the "friendly derby," but statistics show that it is the Premier League's most ill-disciplined fixture.

A total of 21 red cards have been handed out in Merseyside derbies since 1992 -- five more than any other matchups in England's top flight.

Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho said he is looking forward to Saturday's "intense" encounter with Ronald Koeman's side at Anfield, so ESPN FC took a look at the five fiercest Merseyside derbies the Premier League has witnessed.

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