QUADRUPLE chasing Liverpool have beaten Everton 2-0 in a fiery Merseyside derby.
Andy Robertson and Divock Origi scored for the Reds as they went back to within a point of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
- Result: Liverpool 2-0 Everton
- TV/Live stream: Sky Sports PL/Main Event
- Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Keita, Thiago, Jota, Salah, Mane
- Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Mykolenko, Allan, Holgate, Godfrey, Gordon, Doucoure, Richarlison, Iwobi, Gray
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That’s all from Anfield
It’s despair for Everton as the day belongs to Liverpool, but will it be a similar case come the end of the season?
The Reds hard-fought 2-0 win keeps them in the title race, hot on the heels of Manchester City, and still dreaming of a seemingly-impossible quadrupled.
The Toffees are also tracking a Lancashire club in Burnley, whose two wins in four days, have left those at Goodison Park seriously contemplating their 68-year stay in the top flight.
The run-in is all set up for more twists and turns than a Mo Salah counter attack, and you won’t miss a single one with us here at SunSport.
Goodnight.
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Before calling it a night from Anfield, let’s recap on the an entertaining if often fractious encounter with Dave Kidd’s match report of Liverpool’s 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton.
For 62 minutes, Frank Lampard pulled off his best Jose Mourinho impersonation and frustrated the hell out of Anfield. By the time Andy Robertson finally broke the deadlock, Everton had enjoyed 13 per cent of ball possession and yet they should have had a penalty and Liverpool should have been reduced to ten men.
Next five for struggling Everton
The threat of relegation is very real after two Burnley wins in four days catapulted the Clarets above Everton to leave the Toffees in the dropzone.
Frank Lampard’s team have six games still to play this season, and end the campaign with an away trip to Arsenal.
Can they get themselves out of the state they are in?
Klopp hails super sub Origi
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sent for Divock Origi when he needed him, and – once again – the Belgian did not let him down.
The striker is set to leave at Anfield, and the Reds boss knows he will struggle to find another forward that good, who is prepared to wait for his moments to shine.
I will never ever miss a player more than Divock Origi. He’ll explode wherever he goes, he is a world class striker. He’s not playing regularly here, and sometimes he doesn’t even make the bench which is absolutely ridiculous. When we need him, he’s always there. He’s a legend and will stay a legend with me forever. Without Divock, today would not have happened.
Jurgen Klopp
Lampard upbeat despite defeat
Frank Lampard was disappointed by the scoreline, but proud of his players for the way that they battled against their stellar neighbours – particularly in the opening 45 minutes – and hopes that it can set the tone for the run-in ahead.
I thought we played well. I don’t know what [the statistics] look like in terms of possession, but the gameplan was understanding that they’re one of the best teams in the world so could we be disciplined and work hard within that? Yeah. Could we break and create chances? Yeah. They didn’t threaten our goal at all in the first half.
Frank Lampard
Toffees in sticky situation
Another defeat on the road – their 11th in 13 winless away games – coupled with Burnley’s victory earlier in the day has left Everton marooned in the bottom three.
Meanwhile, at the top, Liverpool have again cut Manchester City’s lead to a single point. Both the title race and relegation scrap look destined to go to the final day.
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Divock does it again
It’s his last season at Anfield, but Divock Origi is determined to leave the fans that love him on a high.
He’s certainly helped his case today by bagging yet another goal against their local rivals.
Reds thankful for Robbo’s touches
Liverpool are lauding Andy Robertson tonight after the Scot showed his worth at both ends of the pitch.
Not only did the left-back pop up with a header to open the scoring in a hard-fought contest, he also got a vital foot in inside his own six-yard box to deny Alex Iwobi a certain equaliser.
It was so hard. We started playing their game instead of our own, but I’ve been in a relegation battle and I know what it’s like. We had to be patient, and in the second half we played a lot better. I’m delighted to get my first goal in front of the Kop.
Andy Robertson
Match stats from Anfield
The stats may suggest a dominant Liverpool victory, but they had to work incredibly hard to eventually get the better of their near neighbours.
Full time – Liverpool 2-0 Everton
It’s all over at Anfield!
The city of Liverpool will be painted red this evening as Liverpool eventually saw off the challenge to beat Everton.
Second half goals from Andy Roberson and regular Toffees-buster Divock Origi ensured Jurgen Klopp’s team moved back within a point of Manchester City to keep the quadruple dream alive.
As for Everton, they showed some real fight, particularly in the first half, and they’re going to need a lot more of it over the next month.
Liverpool 2-0 Everton
90+1. The biggest cheer of the day goes up around Anfield as Alisson claims the ball, and then flops to the floor with it – just as Jordan Pickford had repeatedly done at 0-0.
Lovely stuff.
Liverpool 2-0 Everton – Richarlison yellow card
90. Oof! That’s not keeping their cool!
Richarlison battles with Henderson on the near touchline, loses out in the challenge, and then loses his head.
With his boot placed against the Liverpool midfielder’s shin, the Brazilian puts extra force into kicking him away, and sends him high up in the air.
Fearing a red card, Doucoure rushes over to remonstrate with the stricken Henderson while Stuart Atwell observes the situation.
Eventually, the referee consults with his linesman and then books the Brazilian.
Richarlison and Everton can count themselves lucky.
Liverpool 2-0 Everton – Alli yellow card
88. A slight piece of ill-discipline as Dele Alli is cautioned for a late challenge.
Everton have to keep their cool now for the challenge ahead.
Liverpool 2-0 Everton
85. Once again, Divock Origi saves his best moments in a Liverpool shirt for the visit of Everton!
The Belgian has his first goal at Anfield in three years since he scored twice against – you guessed it – the Toffees.
And it’s a strike that highlights the tactical genius of Jurgen Klopp with all three of his Liverpool substitutes playing their part.
At the second phase from a set-piece, Jordan Henderson curls in a cross, Luis Diaz whips a scissors-kick back across goal, and there is Origi to head home from point blank range.
Liverpool are going back within one point of Manchester City!
Everton’s season is going to the wire!
Goal! Divock Origi makes it two!
Liverpool 1-0 Everton – Liverpool substitution
82. Another change for the home side.
Jordan Henderson has been called upon, and immediately claims the captain’s armband from Virgil van Dijk.
Will the midfielder bring a cool and calm head, or is he a surefire yellow card?
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
80. Ten minutes to go, and you can cut the tension with a knife.
“Not just here, but in Manchester too,” points out Martin Tyler.
Not to mention Burnley.
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
79. The visitors are finally applying some pressure.
Alli gets into the area and finds Iwobi, whose shot is kept out by a brilliant block from Robertson.
The Scot has shown his worth at both ends of the pitch.
Liverpool 1-0 Everton – Everton substitution
77. When the going gets tough, send for Salomon Rondon.
The veteran striker is on for Demarai Gray.
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
76. Another player down in the box, another claim for a penalty, another shake of the head from Stuart Atwell.
This time it’s Origi that goes down, but only because Keane was far too strong in the challenge for the Belgian.
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
75. Into the final 15 minutes at Anfield. It promises to be a huge quarter of an hour in the seasons of both of these famous old clubs.
Liverpool 1-0 Everton – Everton substitution
73. Here’s Everton’s first change – providing you don’t count the one they were forced into before kick-off.
On comes Dele Alli for Allan. If ever there was a time for the former England start to restart his career…
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
72. Ooof! Demarai Gray is so close to a spectacular equaliser!
It’s great work again from Gordon on the left, who carries the ball forward at pace, evades a challenge and then holds up play in search of support.
It arrives in Gray, who takes on Gordon’s pass first time with a thumping drive from 30 yards that whistles inches wide of the goal and crashes into the stanchion holding the net in place.
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
71. Jurgen Klopp’s changes helped to turn the game in Liverpool’s favour. It now looks as though Frank Lampard is preparing a switch of his own.
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
70. Luis Diaz has made a real difference to Liverpool’s game.
The Colombian has impressed more in ten minutes than Mane did in an hour.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
