WHAT THE PAPERS SAY - MARCH 29

The views on this page are extracts from the local and national media and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton.

 

Everton have expressed their disappointment at the Premier League’s controversial decision to bring forward next month’s mouth-watering home clash with Chelsea by two days.

 

Liverpool v Everton is the nastiest fixture in Premier League history — and that’s official.

Sixteen players have seen red in the Merseyside derby since the league was formed in 1992.

No wonder Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher called for calm ahead of tomorrow’s fourth-place showdown at Anfield.

He said: “It is a big game for both teams. "Usually the winner is the team that keeps their heads best.”

 

Chelsea last night accused the Premier League of handing Manchester United an advantage in the title race.

They are fuming that their game at Everton has been brought forward two days to a Thursday night to satisfy television demands.

 

Everton's challenge has diminished of late but the reward for them if they qualify for the Champions League has risen above financial gain. It might well be the prize that dispels any uncertainty about David Moyes's future as manager.