Shock election results and the new Hillsborough Inquests verdicts formed just part of a hectic news cycle in 2016.
Everton FC have confirmed that manager Roberto Martinez has been sacked after just under three years in charge at the club.
Brendan Rodgers was sacked by Liverpool in the aftermath of a tense 1-1 draw with neighbours Everton at Goodison Park.
Liverpool have had less encouragement from recent displays than Everton going into the Merseyside derby this weekend.
Tempers flared but there was little else to spark the Merseyside derby into life as Everton and Liverpool drew 0-0 at Goodison Park.
Liverpool and Everton are set to lock horns at Anfield, searching for a derby win to end their recent poor form.
Season review: Everton have been transformed in the first campaign since Roberto Martinez took over as manager at Goodison Park.
The Everton perspective as David Moyes gets sacked by Manchester United after less than a season in charge.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez is showing the calibre of a top-four manager, according to journalist Guillem Balague.
Honours were even in a sensational Merseyside derby, as Liverpool drew 3-3 with Everton at Goodison Park.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez gets his first taste of a Merseyside derby clash this weekend.
Former Everton boss Howard Kendall has praised the club’s current manager Roberto Martinez.
Everton will start using the new badge in the 2014/15 season following a vote by Toffees fans.
Everton had an eventful transfer deadline day, with Marouane Fellaini moving to Manchester United as three new faces arrived at Goodison.
Everton have appointed FA Cup-winning manager Roberto Martinez as their replacement for David Moyes in a four-year deal.
Liverpool FC have turned to Swansea City’s Brendan Rodgers to replace Kenny Dalglish as manager, as he agrees a three-year deal.
Liverpool have been given permission to speak to Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez as the search to replace Kenny Dalglish begins.