Everton boss Sean Dyche accepts they're big underdogs going to Liverpool today.
Everton visit Anfield in today's early kickoff.
"Their record is very strong," Dyche accepted. "They are a good outfit. Our record needs changing there, we know that. It's a tough place to go.
"But we won't be listening to the noise around it. There's a lot of it of course, and rightfully so, it is a big game. But our focus is to get through that and concentrate on our performance.
"I must say from afar, you know the stories but it's not the same as when you are in it. The focus stays the same, when the whistle blows you focus on the team, but there's a focus, a feel, there's no two ways about it, it's a proper derby.
"I have played in a few and been around a few but it's definitely the biggest I know and have been involved in. I have had one experience and I am certainly looking forward to the next one."