In the 247th Merseyside derby, Liverpool once again showed vulnerability after taking a 2-0 lead. However, the defending champions secured their fifth victory of the season by defeating Everton 2-1.
Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 10th minute at Anfield during the English Premier League clash. French forward Hugo Ekitike then doubled the lead in the 29th minute. This marked Gravenberch’s second goal of the season, having failed to score last season.
Liverpool vs Everton
Everton capitalized on Liverpool’s sluggish performance in the second half when Idrissa Gueye scored in the 58th minute to narrow the deficit. Although Everton dominated the remainder of the match, they failed to level the score.
Liverpool coach Arne Slott expressed relief after the match, but it was clear that the team still struggles to maintain a 2-0 lead. The defending champions had previously allowed opponents to come back from 2-0 leads three times this season.
Meanwhile, Everton’s struggles continue. Coach David Moyes has yet to win at Anfield in 23 consecutive matches, suffering defeats in his last nine visits.
With this win, The defending champions remain firmly at the top of the league, boasting a perfect 15 points from five matches. Everton, meanwhile, have stagnated since the international break, earning just 7 points from five matches, including 2 wins and 1 draw.
