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Everton's Sylvain Distin makes Twitter jibe at Liverpool fans
EVERTON defender Sylvain Distin has mocked Liverpool for "begging for a mistake" ahead of Sunday's Merseyside derby.
Distin made a costly error in last season's FA Cup semi-final between the teams, under-hitting a backpass that allowed Luis Suarez to level the scores before Andy Carroll netted the winner to send Liverpool through.
The centre back admits he endured a "tough few weeks" after that during which he questioned his future in the game.
A year on, however, he is in a bullish mood.
My red followers been very quiet this season. I wonder why. Now they beg me for a mistake to make them feel better. I m feeling sad for them
"My red followers been very quiet this season. I wonder why. Now they beg me for a mistake to make them feel better. I'm feeling sad for them," Distin said on Twitter.
Everton sit five points clear of Liverpool in the Premier League and victory at Anfield on Sunday would maintain their hopes of European football next season.
It will also guarantee that they finish above their rivals for successive seasons for the first time since 1937.