Blues midfielder hoping to even the score against city rivals

Michelle Hinnigan says Everton cannot wait to have the chance to avenge the loss to Liverpool earlier this season when they face the Reds on Thursday.

The title-chasers ran out 4-1 winners at Marine back in June and, in front of the BT Sport cameras, the Blues have a chance to even it up.

The fixture also sees the Toffees have the opportunity to end the season in decent form. “We have been a bit disappointed with the way we have been performing this season,” admits Hinnigan. “But it’s the derby and big rivalry.

“In the last one we got beat so want to prove a point - particularly that it’s on TV as well. It will be a good game for those watching.

“Every game that we have played in this season has been a big game and this one is no different. But of course with it being Liverpool – our local derby – it adds that extra bit of spice.

“Obviously they are top of the league and going for the title so it will be a good game and hopefully we can get the three points.”

While Everton may be playing for pride, that still motivates the players to finish the season strongly. “There is not too much to play for now but obviously the season is not over yet,” insists the midfielder.

“So we are still concentrating on winning the games we have left. We want to finish strong and be as high as we possibly can in the table.

“Against Liverpool, Lincoln and then Arsenal we just want to show everyone what Everton is really about – that we can play brilliant football.”