Jurgen Klopp reluctantly admits Everton look ‘especially good’ this season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised the impact counterpart Carlo Ancelotti has had at Everton ahead of the Merseyside derby (Jon Super/NMC Pool)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he would rather not have to praise Everton ahead of the 237th Merseyside derby but could not argue with their start to the season.

For the first time since September 1989 the Toffees head into the cross-city clash above their neighbours in the table as their 100 per cent record has them top of the Premier League going into the game, three points ahead of the Reds.