The Premier League has denied a joint request from Liverpool and Everton to reschedule the upcoming Merseyside derby, which is set to take place at Anfield on Wednesday, April 2.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has received a two-match touchline ban and a fine of 70,000 pounds from the Football Association following his red card during the tense finale of the Merseyside derby on February 12.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite was frustrated after what he perceived to be inconsistent refereeing decisions during the Merseyside derby.