This weekend across Europe brings several intriguing clashes, most notably in England, with a Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool. The Toffees are off to a tremendous start with a perfect 4-0-0 record and will be looking to win their first derby against the Reds since 2010. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Manchester City will meet at the Etihad in another high-profile fixture.

Over in Italy, we’ll have a Derby di Milano between Inter and AC Milan at the San Siro, with both sides also playing solid football early on in the campaign. Another match to keep an eye on this weekend in Serie A will feature a high-flying Atalanta squad facing Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli.

Lastly over in Germany, Borussia Dortmund visits Hoffenheim, who is tied with Lucien Favre’s side in sixth place currently.

Everton vs Liverpool

This year’s first Merseyside derby has a different feel to it. Everton is the side currently running riot on their oppositions. After a busy summer where Carlo Ancelotti brought in three key players in James Rodriguez, Allan, and Abdoulaye Doucoure, the Toffees are enjoying immediate success, much in part to these signings. Former Real Madrid star Rodriguez has been the most impactful signing for Everton, already bagging three goals and tallying two assists. The other two have also given Ancelotti tons of solidity in the middle of the pitch.

The main man who is flourishing in front of goal though has been Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who already has six goals to his name. His impressive start to the term already earned him a first call-up to the Three Lions, scoring in his first appearance for England.