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APRIL 2
Liverpool: Bolton (H) - They inflicted the first league defeat on Rafael Benitez back in August. Their brand of long-ball high-tempo football will be just as difficult this time but the Reds will win.
Everton: West Brom (A) - Albion have improved of late and they recorded their first away win of the season last weekend, but the Toffees should still have too much quality for the Baggies. Everton win.
Standings: Everton 54 pts, Liverpool 50 pts
APRIL 9/10
Liverpool: Manchester City (A) - Liverpool won the Anfield clash between the clubs and usually do pretty well against City on their own ground. the Blues have little to play for so the Reds' greater desire will see them win.
Everton: Crystal Palace (H) - Despite battling against relegation, Palace have caused problems for every team they have played against. Everton won 3-1 at Selhurst Park in August, but their home form has not been brilliant. Palace to sneak a draw.
Standings: Everton 55 pts, Liverpool 53 pts
APRIL 16
Liverpool: Tottenham (H) - Liverpool drew at White Hart Lane in August but won there in December's Carling Cup tie. Anfield is not a happy hunting ground for Spurs, who have been treading water for a few weeks. Victory for Liverpool.
Everton: Arsenal (A) - Everton lost 4-1 at home to Arsenal on the opening day of the season. The result sparked dire predictions for the Goodison Park side and, although they have defied the doomsayers, they will still lose at Highbury.
Standings: Liverpool 56 pts, Everton 55 pts.
APRIL 20
Portsmouth (A) - Pompey drew at Anfield and Liverpool were shocking at Fratton Park last season. On their home turf, the Hampshire side can be cussed opponents and Liverpool could again drop points on the south coast. A draw for the Anfield men.
Manchester United (H) - The difference between the top three and the rest was underlined by the FA Cup tie at Goodison in January when Everton were outclassed by Sir Alex Ferguson's side who will repeat that win in the league.
Standings: Liverpool 57 pts, Everton 55 pts.
APRIL 23
Liverpool: Crystal Palace (A) - As with Everton, Liverpool will find Iain Dowie's side tough opponents, especially at Selhurst Park. A surprise result could be on the cards but Liverpool should have the quality to better the home side. Three points for Rafael Benitez.
Everton: Birmingham (H) - Everton won at St Andrews in November thanks to a Thomas Gravesen goal. The big Dane has departed for the Bernabeu but the Toffees are still a better side than Steve Bruce's outfit. Win for Everton.
Standings: Liverpool 60 pts, Everton 58 pts.
APRIL 30
Liverpool: Middlesbrough (H) - Liverpool lost 2-0 at the Riverside in November in one of their poorest displays of the season. They beat Boro at home in the Carling Cup but, with the visitors likely to still be chasing a UEFA Cup place, Liverpool will have to settle for a draw this time.
Everton: Fulham (A) - An entertaining rivalry has grown between these two teams in recent seasons, although the FA have not always been amused. Everton won 1-0 at Craven Cottage in November and will repeat that result at home but will still be behind the Reds on goal difference.
Standings: Liverpool 61 pts, Everton 61 pts.
MAY 7
Liverpool: Arsenal (A) - Liverpool might be among the best of the rest but they are still some way behind Arsenal. However, if the FA Cup final is still a distraction for the Gunners, Liverpool will earn a point.
Everton: Newcastle (H) - The Magpies are another team who could have cup matters on their mind on this day. That said, they are an increasingly consistent team under Souness, who will delight in taking three points away from Goodison.
Standings: Liverpool 62 pts, Everton 61 pts.
MAY 15
Liverpool: Aston Villa (H) - Liverpool lost at Villa Park recently but David O'Leary's side appear to have settled for midtable mediocrity already so are unlikely to provide much opposition in May. Win for Liverpool.
Everton: Bolton (A) - A heartbreaking day for Everton. Needing Liverpool to drop points and a win at the Reebok Stadium, the Toffees will find both results going against them. Bolton's battlers will eke out a point in revenge for their 3-2 defeat at Goodison.
Final standings: Liverpool 65 pts, Everton 62 pts.
Verdict: A return to the Champions League for Liverpool, Everton to settle for the UEFA Cup.
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