MERSEYSIDES DERBY

Merseyside derby is the name given to any football club match between Everton and Liverpool, the two most successful clubs from the city of Liverpool in England.
Naming early 1955 Merseyside derby is a national newspaper has mentioned this game as "Merseyside Derby", 19 years before the Merseyside County was formed.

Derby is also known to be friendly, in the absence of total separation from his supporters. It is not uncommon to see Evertonians and Liverpudlians sit together during the derby.

However, since the mid-1980s, the competition becomes more intense both on and off the field. Moreover, since the start of the English Premier League, the Merseyside derby has had more red cards than the number of the game itself.
Derby This fact could be a picture of the heat of the rivalry on the field. Since Premier League era began in 1992, the duel between Liverpool vs Everton have produced 20 red cards. This number is the highest compared to other games in the EPL.

Merseyside Derby heat of rivalry evidenced by the fact that the game generated the most red cards in the premier league. Since the premier league in 1992, the duel between Liverpool vs Everton have produced 20 red cards.