Win or lose, the Merseyside flag is always bright. In recent years, both on and off the pitch, Ewarton and Liverpool have played a contrasting game.
Even with the points deduction fiasco, Dyche and his Ewarton Warriors are still striving to jump out of the relegation zone and close the points gap with their rivals.
In the upcoming matchup between Ewarton and Chelsea, this matchup doesn't seem to be at the forefront of their minds. Last weekend, they were fully engaged in the battle of Nottingham Forest and the challenges of Luton and Siffield United that they will face next.
Of course, Tottenham fans expect their team to show their skills in the crucial battle. It was the Gop's final performance at Geddesdon Park and the perfect opportunity to stop Liverpool from winning the title. But Dyche's mind seems to be focused solely on battling against their class rivals.
Before the relegation battle, they had lost at Chelsea and the situation was not optimistic. But we also saw the potential and resilience of Ewarton. They won a crucial six-pointer to move five points clear of Luton with just one game to go in the final three.
Meanwhile, Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with an emphatic win over Fulham.
Given Liverpool's heavy fixtures, Gop has rotated his starters at the right time in past matches to ensure they remain in top form down the stretch to compete for the title.
Mohamed Shana took a backseat as a substitute in the matchup, and there have been recent rumors that he will follow Gopp's lead and leave the team at the end of the season. In 10 games against Ewarton, he has contributed 8 goals and 8 assists. If he returns to the starting lineup today, he'll be hoping to ignite another scoring frenzy.
Despite the passionate nature of the game and the readiness of fans on both sides, Liverpool's desire to win seems to be stronger. I think this could affect Ewarton's strategic deployment. Ewarton will likely play a defensive counter-attacking game, while Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 13 visits to Geddesdon Park. Strength in numbers, I think the Merseyside Reds will find a way to win and Liverpool will be expected to regain the Wave.
