Ahead of Liverpool facing Everton in the 231st Merseyside derby on Saturday, we have compiled an alphabetical list of memories and anecdotes that help detail why the fixture is so special.

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A is for Ablett. Sorely missed Scouser Gary Ablett played for Liverpool and Everton and has the distinction of winning the FA Cup with both teams – against the Blues for the Reds in 1989 and in 1995 for Joe Royle’s side against Tottenham Hotspur.

B is for Beardsley. Peter Beardsley was a Kop idol who was controversially sold across Stanley Park. He scored twice for the Reds in the famous 4-4 FA Cup tie at Goodison Park in 1991 and would later score a derby winner for the Blues against Liverpool in 1992.

C is for curtains. Bill Shankly once famously said of the Reds' neighbours: “If Everton were playing at the bottom of the garden, I’d draw the curtains!”.

D is for Dalglish. Kenny Dalglish led the Reds to FA Cup final victory over the Blues in 1986 and 1989, plus an FA Cup semi-final win at Wembley in 2012.

E is for Everton. Put simply, without the Blues there would be no Reds. On March 15, 1892, John Houlding famously broke from the board of Everton to form a new club - Liverpool FC. The club was formally recognised by the Board of Trade on June 3, making it our official birthday.

F is for Fairclough. ‘Super-Sub’ David Fairclough lived up to his billing when he came off the bench and scored a winner two minutes from time at Anfield on April 3, 1976. It was his only goal in a derby fixture but is one that lives long in the memory, with the striker beating five players on a mazy run before finding the net.

G is for Gerrard. Our former captain netted a hat-trick against the Blues in the Anfield derby on March 13, 2012. During his Liverpool career, Gerrard registered 10 times against Everton.

H is for Hillsborough. Following the Hillsborough disaster, Blues stood side by side with Reds as a city mourned and campaigned as one. 

I is for Ings. Danny Ings' last goal to date for Liverpool was against Everton in the Goodison Park derby on October 4, 2015.

J is for Johnson. David Johnson was the first player to score for both Liverpool and Everton in the derby.

K is for Kendall. Howard Kendall, Everton’s most successful manager of all-time. 

L is for Lee. Sammy Lee was the popular Liverpudlian who brought energy to the midfield of the 1983-84 treble-winning side. Lee was later a coach at Anfield and assistant manager to Rafael Benitez before teaming up with Sam Allardyce at Everton.

M is for Milk Cup. The first all-Merseyside cup final at Wembley was for the 1984 Milk Cup. The Reds went on to win the trophy at Maine Road, however, clinching a 1-0 replay victory.

N is for Neal. Liverpool’s most decorated player, Phil Neal, made his Liverpool debut against Everton in a goalless draw at Goodison Park on November 16, 1974. In total, Neal made 650 appearances for the Reds - 29 of them against the Blues - during his Liverpool career.

O is for own goals. Some famous own goals have also been scored in derbies; Kopites still fondly remember Sandy Brown and Phil Neville netting for the Reds!

P is for park. As regularly pointed out during television coverage of derbies, Anfield and Goodison Park sit just a short trip across Stanley Park from each other.

Q is for quickest. Kenny Dalglish scored one of the quickest ever derby goals as he netted in the opening minute of a 3-2 win at Goodison in September 1985. 

R is for Rush. Everton’s nemesis Ian Rush has scored the most goals in Merseyside derby history - 25 to be exact. 

S is for Screen Sport Super Cup. The Reds beat the Blues 7-2 on aggregate in this one-off competition in 1986, with Rush netting five of the goals.

T is for Torres. In 2007-08, the Spaniard scored the only goal of the derby as Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 at Anfield, and he netted a brace in a 2-0 win at Goodison Park the following season.

U is for unbeaten. Liverpool's current 16-game unbeaten run against Everton is the longest such streak in Merseyside derby history.

V is for Vignal. Everyone remembers Gary McAllister’s incredible free-kick winner at Goodison Park but not many recall which Red was fouled ahead of the set-piece being awarded. Gregory Vignal was something of a surprise replacement for Robbie Fowler 83 minutes into the game, but the French defender more than played his part in an unforgettable win.

W is for Waddle. Alan Waddle scored a solitary goal in his 22 appearances for Liverpool, but it was certainly a memorable one. The Wallsend-born forward, cousin of former England international Chris, netted a Merseyside derby winner at Goodison Park on December 8, 1973. 

X is for Xavier. Portugal defender Abel Xavier, remembered for his flamboyant hairstyles, played for both clubs after swapping the Blues for the Reds in January 2002.

Y is for You'll Never Walk Alone. Liverpool's anthem takes on additional fervour when the Blues visit Anfield.

Z is for Z-Cars. Of course, Everton have a pre-match song of their own - the theme tune from British police drama Z-Cars.