Last Sunday's defeat at Old Trafford was a blow but Rafa Benitez is confident his side can put that behind them and go on another winning streak starting against the Bitters today.
"Everybody was really disappointed after the United game," said the Spaniard.
"The players tried hard but we made some mistakes. But we cannot think about this when we are going into a derby. The important thing is to forget that game.
"A derby match is an opportunity for us to change things. We know that we must really concentrate because we know it will be a really tough game.
"I think some players know that they did not play at the same level they were playing at before, but it can be different against Everton and I am sure that the players will try to do the right things.
"We know that a win would take us five points ahead and that would be a good advantage to have at this stage of the season.
"Derby matches are always difficult games. It doesn't matter if one team is playing really well and the other is playing badly, but we will be looking to win.
"We are playing Everton at Anfield so the only thing we will have in our heads is winning."
