Everton v Liverpool: 5 key battles ahead of crunch Merseyside derby

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Raheem Sterling vs. Leighton Baines

With Daniel Sturridge likely returning to the Liverpool team in the central striking role, Sterling will be pushed into an attacking midfield position.

He’ll be asked to drift out wide and cause problems down the flanks, where he’ll come face-to-face with Leighton Baines. Despite not having his best of seasons at Goodison Park, Baines remains one of the best defenders in the Premier League. He will be doing his best to keep Sterling quiet, but our young star has been unplayable at times this campign.

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