New date set for Everton vs Liverpool clash after Storm Darragh forced December clash to be postponed

Everton were supposed to host Liverpool in the Premier League on December 7, but the Merseyside derby was postponed due to Storm Darragh. Winds of up to 90mph hit the west of England, in particular, very hard in the first week of December. The match was scheduled to kick off at Goodison Park at 12.30 pm (GMT).

Per Sky Sports, a new date has been set for the derby as the Merseyside rivals will lock horns at Goodison Park on February 12. This will be the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park before the Toffees head to their new home, Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium next season. The new date, however, will rely on the Reds finishing among the top eight teams in the Champions League, as that would guarantee them a place in the round of 16 so they can bypass the knockout playoffs rounds that will be played on February 11 and 12.

Arne Slot's side are currently enjoying a healthy six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand, while Everton have seen a change in regime with David Moyes replacing Sean Dyche as manager after a difficult start to the 2024-25 campaign.

The league leaders will be back in action on Tuesday as they take on Nottingham Forest in a difficult Premier League away fixture.