Liverpool continued their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2–1 victory over Everton at Anfield. Goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike in the first half set the champions on course, before Idrissa Gueye pulled one back for the visitors.
It was a scrappy but effective performance from Arne Slot’s men, who now sit six points clear at the top of the table.
Key Insights
- Liverpool have won each of their opening five matches of a top-flight season for only the fifth time in their history.
- Everton boss David Moyes is now winless in 21 Premier League visits to Anfield (D6 L15) — the worst record of any manager at a single ground.
- Liverpool have won five consecutive home derbies against Everton for only the second time in history (first: 1933–1937).
Goals
- 10’ Ryan Gravenberch (LIV 1–0 EVE) — smart finish after Salah’s pass.
- 28’ Hugo Ekitike (LIV 2–0 EVE) — composed strike through Pickford’s legs.
- 57’ Idrissa Gueye (LIV 2–1 EVE) — thunderous top-corner finish from Grealish’s cross.
Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike
Everton (4-2-3-1):
Pickford; Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, O’Brien; Gueye, Garner; Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto
Substitutes Used:
- Liverpool: Wirtz, Isak, Curtis Jones
- Everton: Thierno Barry, Tyler Dibling, Carlos Alcaraz
Match Stats
- Shots: Liverpool 11 – 9 Everton
- On Target: 3 – 2
- Possession: 58% – 42%
- Pass Accuracy: 84% – 76%
- Fouls: 11 – 10
- Corners: 5 – 4
Commentary
It was far from a classic Merseyside derby, but Liverpool’s quality in key moments made the difference. Gravenberch and Ekitike struck in the first half before Gueye’s strike brought late tension. Both sides created half-chances, but Liverpool managed the closing stages well to secure all three points.
What’s Next
- Liverpool: face Southampton in the EFL Cup midweek.
- Everton: return home to face Wolves next weekend.
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