Sunday's Merseyside derby will have an impact not just on the fortunes of the two clubs, Liverpool and Everton.
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As one of the biggest matches of the season in the city, its impact will be felt around the shops, hotels, bars, pubs and the businesses of Liverpool.
The EY report on the economic impact of the Premier League found that 72 per cent of the League's economic impact occurred outside of London, with a £2.1bn contribution to the North West economy in 2019/20 and 22,000 jobs supported in the area.
Steve Rotheram, the Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, explains how the Premier League makes a difference to his city.
"We can see the impact of our clubs every single matchday when bars, hotels, restaurants and our transport system is at capacity.
"They play a massive part in our local economy. The economic output of our city region would be significantly weaker without Premier League football clubs like Liverpool and Everton.
"People come from all over the world to watch our football teams."
"That's only going to grow when you look at what's happening at Anfield, an increase in the stadium capacity by probably 7,000 over the next 18 months. And then Everton, who are constructing a new stadium.
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"That economic benefit from those people coming into our city region is only going to grow in the years ahead.
"People come from all over the world come to watch our football teams and while they're here, they don't just go to the stadium, they stay and perhaps experience what a fantastic visitor destination the region is.
"I've always believed that when people do come to our area as tourists, they leave as ambassadors because they experience the reality of what Liverpool is about and misconceptions are often blown away by the warmth and the welcome here.
"Everywhere I go, people want to speak about Liverpool FC and its importance to not just to the city of Liverpool but to the UK as well. It's a door-opener.
Delivering in the community
"I've also seen the enormity of what our clubs do in their communities. I was the MP for Liverpool Walton, which covers the area where both stadiums are.
"We have Liverpool's Red Neighbours and Everton in the Community, who are all aimed at helping their local communities, such as supporting walking football, disabled football, mental health and diversity.
"They are diversionary activities for many young people because cuts to our local government have meant many of those youth clubs that used to be open are now closed. The two clubs fill that gap. The list of what they do is endless.
"Liverpool and Everton are probably exemplars of how Premier League football clubs can interact. They touch many, many lives and make a significant contribution to the social fabric of the Liverpool City region.
Pandemic support
"We had Jurgen Klopp coming out in support of vaccination, while Everton players like Richarlison showed videos of him getting vaccinated. These two helped an awful lot of people in their final decision of what they should be doing.
"They potentially saved lives by doing that and it shows you the high esteem in which our clubs are held. Our clubs really did step up."
See also
Economic benefits of Premier League confirmed by report
Burnham: League has massive benefits for North West
