Key events28 Mar 2026Everton v Liverpool WSL team news28 Mar 2026Spurs urged not to appoint De Zerbi due to Greenwood support28 Mar 2026Henderson vows to support White after Wembley boos28 Mar 2026Injured Raphinha to miss Champions League quarters28 Mar 2026Key fixtures28 Mar 2026PreambleShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureThat’ll do from me today. Thanks for reading and contributing to matchday live. Everton v Liverpool is under way at Goodison, with more derbies in the WSL to come later on.We’ll have live coverage of Man Utd v Man City and Arsenal v Tottenham, plus Scotland’s men against Japan and USA v Belgium later on.Chelsea are lagging behind in the WSL title race and Manchester City have taken full advantage, establishing an eight-point lead at the top of the table.Today’s derby opponents, Manchester United, are their closest challengers – a win at Old Trafford would surely put the destination of the league beyond doubt. A United victory and, well, it’s anybody’s guess. Could momentum swing their way?“City are top of the league for a reason but we will take that challenge on,” said United manager Marc Skinner this week. “Once you accept that challenge, you can rise to a new level.”“These games live their own lives,” said City manager Andrée Jeglertz. “A derby in this city is always going to get 100%-energised players from both teams at the beginning.”Kick-off is at 1.30pm – we’ll have a minute-by-minute in a separate blog.It’s derby day at the Theatre. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty ImagesWho starts alongside Rice in England’s midfield?Don't let the sideshow that is Ben White, distract from an accomplished England debut from James Garner, because considering it was against opponents who are always up for it against England, the Everton player did what he's been doing for his clubside all year, playing with pragmatism and determination, he's more than a workhorse, he's got understated footballing intelligence. Think Tommy Tuch, knows his onions, or should I say sauerkraut, and Jimmy Garner has just maybe got into the World cup squad.Garner was very good on his debut and is having a far better club season so Anderson has a real battle on his hands I would say.You get the feeling it’s Garner or Anderson, not both … Hang on, I’ve heard this before.For our friends across the pond:Pablo Iglesias Maurer looks at how the USA’s manager, one Mauricio Pochettino, is helping his players prepare for the spotlight this summerAlexander Abnos delves into the team’s injury crisis in defence ahead of their friendly against Belgium in Atlanta later todayAnd Norwich’s Ali Ahmed talks up Canada’s chances as they get ready to play World Cup matches in front of a home crowdAli Ahmed in conversation with your matchday live host. Photograph: Joshua Bright/The GuardianWSL Merseyside derby at a glanceTable: Everton 6th; Liverpool 10thForm: Everton LWWWWL; Liverpool WLWLWDTop scorers: Everton – Gago, Hiyashi, Vignola 4; Liverpool – Olsson 6Last meeting: FA Cup, February – Liverpool 2-1 Everton (Enderby, Olsson; Falk og)Reverse fixture: Liverpool 1-4 Everton (Kapocs; Vignola x3, Snoeijs)Everton manager Scott Phelan: