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Raheem Sterling vs. Leighton Baines

If Liverpool are to overcome their near neighbours in the game at Goodison Park then Raheem Sterling will have to be on form against his England counterpart Leighton Baines.

Too often the Everton full-back is guilty of leaving gaps at the back as he bombs forward to give his attacking influence to the game and this could leave gaps at the back which Sterling’s lightening pace could exploit.