EVERTON stunned Liverpool to win 2-0 at Anfield thanks to an early goal from Richarlison and a late penalty from Gylfi Sigurdsson.
The Reds had all the possession but couldn’t find the target while their defence continued to prove shaky under pressure.
- RESULT: Liverpool 0-2 Everton
- Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Kabak, Henderson, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Jones, Thiago, Mane, Salah, Firmino
- Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Godfrey, Holgate, Kene, Digne, Douceur, Gomes, Davies, Rodriguez, Richarlison
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THAT’S ALL FROM ANFIELD
Everton picked up a historic 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield – their first away victory since 1999.
The Toffees stunned their rivals just after three minutes when James Rodriguez’s beautiful pass from midfield caught Ozan Kabak off guard and found Richarlison, who beat Alisson to open the scoring.
Things got worse for the reigning Premier League champions soon after when they lost captain Jordan Henderson to injury and thus manager Jurgen Klopp had to bring Nat Phillips on from the bench to team up with Kabak at centre-back.
Liverpool refused to surrender and pushed hard for an equaliser but even though they controlled possession Everton still managed to seal their big win after 83 minutes.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin found himself inside the Reds’ box and ran over Trent Alexander-Arnold before falling on the ground.
Referee deemed that Alexander-Arnold fouled Calvert-Lewin and awarded the visitors a penalty which Gylfi Sigurdsson converted.
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KLOPP REACTS
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Everton’s controversial penalty wasn’t decisive enough as it came late into the game.
Klopp said: “First goal, which we had to defend better, gave the game a direction, which was unnecessary but it happened.
“We did well from a creative point of view, stayed calm, but had to chase the game.
“Everton defended deep and full of passion but there were still moments when we were completely free in the box but we didn’t finish it off.
“Then they got a penalty but the penalty was late and was not really decisive anymore, if the penalty is not in then we lose 1-0 tonight – that’s how it is.”
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ANCELOTTI REACTS
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is very pleased with the result and insists the Toffees’ primary target is to qualify for Europe.
Ancelotti said: “I’m really happy for the club, for the supporters. I couldn’t imagine if our fans were here, but I hope they will celebrate tonight.
“It was a good performance, with a lot of spirit. Richarlison is back – he is scoring and playing with a lot of consistency. James is always the same, he doesn’t have physicality but he has quality. We have played well away but we have to find more consistency at home.
[Can we finish in the] Top four? Wait! We are fighting for Europe and now we are in a good position, and a performance like this deserves to increase the belief of the team.”
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CENTURIONS
Everton’s incredible result over Liverpool marks their first win at Anfield this century.
The Toffees had been unable to overcome their rivals in this historic ground since 1999.
The Reds won 14 out of a total of 24 home matches in the process across all competitions.
But Carlo Ancelotti finally put an end to that poor run
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Liverpool haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive Premier League matches since December 2002 under Gerard Houllier.
But it goes deeper than that according to the stat below.
This is the first time they lose four successive home league games since 1923.
They also became the first defending champions to endure that poor run since Everton in 1929, ironically enough…
GUR THING
Everton star Gylfi Sigurdsson sealed a historic win for his team at Anfield against Merseyside rivals Liverpool.
But it didn’t seem likely that Sigurdsson would miss that penalty kick considering his recent past with the Reds.
The midfielder recorded his fifth goal at Anfield and has cemented a stunning legacy against Liverpool.
One to look out for next time the two rivals cross paths…
UPDATED TABLE
Liverpool and Everton are currently tied in the Premier League table.
More specifically, the Reds are sixth and the Toffees are seventh due to goal difference.
The Merseyside rivals are three points away from Chelsea and the top four.
West Ham stands in the way with a two-point lead
STATS
Liverpool dominated 72 per cent of possession throughout the encounter but still couldn’t break through Everton’s lines.
The Reds recorded a whopping total of 15 shots, six of which were on target, compared to the Toffees’ nine , six of which were also on target.
The reigning Premier League champions also had more touches (33) inside the opposing box compared to the visitors (nine).
Everton have their defence to thank for this incredible result as they recorded 21 successful tackles
FT: LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
Everton picked up their first ever win at Anfield in the 21st century thanks to a courageous performance against rivals Liverpool.
The Toffees stunned the reigning Premier League champions after just three minutes when James Rodriguez’s beautiful through ball caught Ozan Kabak off guard and found Richarlison who beat compatriot Alisson to open the scoring.
Liverpool pushed for an equaliser soon after with some long-range shots by Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
But the hosts’ ongoing defensive curse was extended when captain Jordan Henderson sustained an injury and was replaced by Nat Phillips at centre-back.
Jurgen Klopp’s men continued to push for an equaliser throughout the second half but Everton’s defence held up thanks to an amazing performance by Michael Keane.
The visitors sealed the win after 83 minutes when referee Chris Kavanagh deemed that Dominic Calvert-Lewin was fouled by Alexander-Arnold as he ran over him inside the box.
Gylfi Sigurdsson took the shot and sealed Everton’s legendary victory
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PEEEEEEEEEEEP!
AND THAT’S FULL-TIME AT ANFIELD!!!!!
LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
90+6 CHANCE!
Confusion ensues in Liverpool’s defence and Sigurdsson fires a powerful shot just outside the box.
The ball just misses Alisson’s goal!
LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
90+3 Digne is on the ground receiving medical treatment.
More time will be added once the Everton star recovers
LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
90+2 CHANCE
Shaqiri produces a through ball to Salah but Keane gets in the way once more and clears it.
The Everton defender might be the man of the match, incredible defending!
LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
90 Five more minutes of stoppage time!
Everton are extremely close to a historic win at Anfield!
LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
88 SUBSTITUTION
Origi takes Thiago’s place in the final few minutes of the match!
LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
87 This is how Everton got their penalty against Liverpool.
Referee believed Alexander-Arnold fouled Calvert-Lewin
LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
86 SUBSTITUTION
Iwobi replaces Richarlison, the man who scored Everton’s first goal of the night!
LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
84 CHANCE!
Liverpool refuse to surrender!
Firmino runs the ball to the edge of the box but his right-footed shot just misses the shot after picking up a deflection!
LIVERPOOL 0-2 EVERTON
83 Sigurdsson sends the ball to Alisson lower right corner to double Everton’s lead!
Shame for the Liverpool keeper, who fell on the right side and came just a finger-tip away from preventing the goal
GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL!
SIGURDSSON DOUBLES EVERTON’S LEAD!!!!!!!!!
LIVERPOOL 0-1 EVERTON
82 Penalty stands!
Sigurdsson set to take the shot!
LIVERPOOL 0-1 EVERTON
81 Richarlison gets on the counter-attack and passes the ball to Calvert-Lewin.
The Everton star shoots and Alisson saves but fails to hold on to the ball.
Referee then deems he was brought down by Alexander-Arnold.
Referee is now checking with VAR!
PENALTY FOR EVERTON!
BIG CHANCE FOR THE TOFFEES!
LIVERPOOL 0-1 EVERTON
79 We’re close to the final countdown here at Anfield.
The scene hasn’t changed, Liverpool are pushing for an equaliser and Everton are focusing all their efforts on protecting the result.
If the Toffees pull through then that will mark a historic result for Ancelotti’s men!
LIVERPOOL 0-1 EVERTON
76 Most of Liverpool’s attacks are taking place down the right flank with Alexander-Arnold’s runs and crosses.
But Everton’s marking has been spectacular and the Reds have yet to break through the lines
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
