The last-ever FA Cup tie at Goodison Park proved to be the dampest of squibs on Saturday and Everton fans will demand something of a higher order for what will be an emotional last Merseyside derby at the famous old ground on Wednesday night.

Liverpool make the short trip across Stanley Park to play for the final time in what could be a pivotal match in their quest to win a 20th top-flight title. The Merseyside derby was to be played just before Christmas but was postponed because of one of the many storms – it was Darragh for those who haven’t kept count – which have lashed across the country in recent months.