Liverpool keeper Mignolet relishing Merseyside derby hostility
Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet is desperate to maintain his strong Merseyside derby record at Anfield ahead of the two teams clashing on Saturday.
The Belgium shot stopper can currently boast an unbeaten home record in games between Liverpool and Everton, having earned seven points out of a possible nine in his three games.
In fact, since joining the club he has only conceded the one derby goal as a result of a thunderous strike from Phil Jagielka back in 2014.
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And, ahead of the 228th meeting of the two sides, Mignolet was relishing the chance to take part in another memorable match.
“It is pretty special,” he said.
“In the time I’ve been here, we’ve always had great results against Everton at home. The fans are up for it. It’s always a big fixture to look forward to. On the day itself, it’s nice to be part of it.
“It’s always a bit hostile, but like in any other derby game that’s something you relish – two groups of fans who are cheering their team on.
“It’s a bit special, of course, in Liverpool because in some families you have got both Everton and Liverpool supporters.
“Although it’s a derby, I don’t think there is so much hatred between the two clubs. Everybody wants to win and everybody is cheering their team on, but it’s still in a fair way.”
