Howard Kendall: Keeping Steven Gerrard quiet is key to Everton’s derby hopes

BOTH Everton and Liverpool are struggling at the moment but a derby victory would give them either of them a much needed lift.Sunday's clash at Goodison is vital for both clubs after their recent disappointments.And whoever comes out on top could find it changes their season.Everton's preparations haven't been ideal with back to back defeats to Manchester United and Hull but derbies are different.David Moyes has had a dig about his players' attitude but I don't think that will be an issue on Sunday.Everyone will be up for it and remember Liverpool have got problems of their own.What does concern me a little is how we are going to deal with Steven Gerrard.I think Sunday is one of those rare occasions when you have to have special tactics to stop a particular player.Gerrard makes them tick in that role behind a lone striker and keeping him quiet is crucial.He needs to be man marked and Phil Neville would have been ideal for that job, but with him injured John Heitinga could carry out that role.

Source: Liverpool_Echo