Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt wants to play another starring role in the Merseyside derby with Everton, this time at Anfield.

The Dutch international had scored both goals from the penalty spot during Liverpool's 2-1 victory at Goodison Park earlier this season.

Sunday’s game is hugely important as both clubs are battling to clinch the fourth-place finish in the Premiership.

With seven games left, the Reds currently hold the edge as they are two points ahead of the Toffees.

"It's an important game, there's no doubt about that," he told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"The derby is always big, but this one is going to be really big. They want to be fourth as well but we're a couple of points ahead of them so we're in a good position. Everton deserve to be where they are at the moment but fifth will be okay for them this season!

"If we can win the game then it would be even better for us but we know it's going to be difficult. Everton have had a good season, they've got a really strong squad and they were unlucky the way they went out of Europe on penalties. But we've got the quality to beat them.

"We did it earlier in the season with a good win at Goodison. I've never scored two penalties in the same game before but that was a great day for me.

"The game means a lot to everyone, to the fans and to the players. The supporters tell us all during the week that we have to win the game and that's what we'll be looking to do."