Joe Allen reamins optimistic of his teams chances ahead of the Mersyside derby on Wednesday, when Liverpool will host Everton at Anfield.
Liverpool are in the middle of a busy period, but with European success still fresh in their minds, and a recently improved Premier League form, they will be feeling confident they can see off Everton's threat.
"We know how much this fixture means to the fans," Allen told the Liverpool Echo.
"With the game being rearranged, the derby has sort of snuck up on both clubs.
"That’s no bad thing in some ways. Our focus has been on getting results in other games. We've had some exciting fixtures in recent weeks and now Everton is the next one to look forward to."
Both teams have had rather disappointing domestic campaigns, with Liverpool sat in eighth place, and Everton further down in eleventh, but Allen believes regardless of this the fixture will be as competitive and important as ever.
"No matter where the clubs are in the table, there is always a lot riding on this game," he said.
"This is the fixture that every supporter and player of both clubs looks for the second the fixtures come out.
"It's that type of game. It means so much to the people of the city and to everyone involved.
"Trust me, the lads here know what this means and we want to do everything we possibly can to get a win over our biggest rivals."
Allen, despite feeling confident his side can claim three points, has acknowledged the threat Everton pose.
"From our point of view, it's important to remember how dangerous they can be and the quality they have," Allen added.
"It's a one-off game. On their day Everton are one of the toughest teams in the Premier League.
"Our approach is one of making sure there is no complacency on our part and that we give everything for the full 90 minutes. It won't be an easy game."