There has been more than one player dismissed in six separate meetings.
Steven Gerrard and Phil Neville have both been sent off twice in this fixture.
Fernando Torres has scored in both of his appearances against Everton - three goals in two games.
Everton haven't won at Anfield since September 1999 - since then the Reds have won three and four of the games have ended even.
Four players have scored braces in the last seven league games at Anfield.
Liverpool have won 199 games at Anfield in the Premier League era.
Everton have scored 10 headed goals - a league high.
Benitez's rant at United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and the row over his contract extension have raised questions over whether the Reds can handle the pressure of a title challenge.
However, the Liverpool boss insists their approach has not altered and they are unconcerned by the rise of United.
"The situation does not change, no matter what they do," said the Spaniard.
"We have to get three points in every single game and especially in the derby.
"I think it is important to understand when people talk about the title and your position in the table that I didn't expect in August to win the title in January.
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