Liverpool are ready for their 122nd and final battle at local rival Everton's Goodison Park, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday, adding that his side are eager to bounce back from their shock FA Cup defeat by Plymouth Argyle.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot hopes his first-choice side will handle the emotion of Goodison Park's final Merseyside derby better than the second-string whose "unacceptable" performance resulted in them being dumped out of the FA Cup by Plymouth.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot revealed why star attacked Mohamed Salah didn't play in Sunday's FA Cup loss to Plymouth Argyle F.C.

Liverpool suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday, a blemish on the club’s otherwise excellent season so far.

Arne Slot gave an honest assessment of Liverpool's shock defeat at Plymouth in the FA Cup on Sunday. MORE — Plymouth 1-0 Liverpool: Reaction, highlights, analysis The Dutch coach saw his side lose 1-0 away at the team who currently sit bottom of the Championship,

Analysing the mood and big tactical talking points ahead of the final Everton-Liverpool match at Goodison Park

The Reds have lost just once in the Premier League this season and will visit Goodison Park for the final time knowing a win would take them nine points clear at the top of the table

Everton host Liverpool on Wednesday night in the final Merseyside derby to be held at Goodison Park. The two rivals were initially set to clash back in December but saw that game postponed at late notice due to Storm Darragh hitting the UK.