September 20, (THEWILL) — Liverpool extended their flawless English Premier League campaign with a 2-1 triumph over Everton in Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield.
The 247th meeting between these rivals followed a familiar pattern, with the hosts controlling possession while their neighbours retreated deep into defensive positions.
Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring with a superb lofted finish, converting Mohamed Salah’s precise through ball to send the home crowd into raptures.
The Dutchman then turned provider for the second goal, setting up Hugo Ekitiké with an outstanding pass that allowed the striker to beat Jordan Pickford and double Liverpool’s lead within the opening half-hour.
Everton appeared beaten at the interval, but Idrissa Gueye rekindled their hopes just before the hour mark.
The midfielder struck a thunderous effort into Alisson’s top corner, reducing the arrears and creating tension among the home supporters who had been celebrating what seemed like a comfortable victory.
The visitors grew in confidence during the final stages, with Jack Grealish causing particular problems along the flank.
Despite creating several promising positions, Everton struggled to fashion genuine scoring chances that might have earned them a point at their neighbours’ ground.
Liverpool managed to weather the late storm and maintain their defensive discipline when it mattered most.
The narrow victory marked their sixth consecutive win across all competitions, keeping their perfect league record intact while ensuring Everton returned home empty-handed from Anfield.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
