Liverpool 2-1 Everton: Goals and Highlights
Summary
Liverpool won a 2-1 Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield. Liverpool, under Arne Slot, are now 5-0-0 in 2025-26 and 15-0-0 overall, equaling an 88-year club record.
Everton are 2-2-3 and 7-3-4. Ryan Gravenberch was the star of the show in this intense rivalry match.
Goals
Liverpool scored in the 10th minute when Ryan Gravenberch headed home a perfect cross from Mohamed Salah. In the 29th minute, Gravenberch set up Hugo Ekitike with a lovely through ball, and he finished low past Jordan Pickford. Everton pulled one back in the 58th minute when Idrissa Gueye scored from a Jack Grealish cross, assisted by Iliman Ndiaye.
Player of the Match
Ryan Gravenberch was Player of the Match with his goal and assist. He was calm and creative, 93% passing accuracy and all that. He’s a star in the making in Arne Slot’s midfield.
Match Highlights
Liverpool had 62.9% possession, Salah and Cody Gakpo were causing problems for Everton’s backline. Everton fought back, Grealish and Ndaiye had chances, but Alisson Becker saved from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Conor Bradley struggled against Grealish, Virgil van Dijk against James Tarkowski.
Late subs Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz couldn’t add to the score, but the defence held firm. This win keeps Liverpool in the title hunt, Everton will rue those missed chances.
