Evans backs neighbours to put Liverpool back in title frame

Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans reckons Everton are capable of thrusting the Premier League title initiative back into the hands of their Merseyside rivals this Saturday by taking points off Manchester City.

Speaking yesterday during a trip to the Punchestown Festival, in the company of ex-Toffees boss Howard Kendall, Evans rubbished talk of Liverpool’s title dreams perishing on last Sunday’s defeat to fellow rivals Chelsea.

Current leaders Liverpool will enter Monday’s visit to Crystal Palace back in third spot should both City and Chelsea win their fixtures in the previous 48 hours.