Liverpool 2-1 Everton
Ryan Gravenberch 10′, Hugo Ekitiké 29′ for Liverpool. Idrissa Gueye 55′ for Everton.
For the count of the 5th matchday of Premier League, Liverpool received their all time rivals Everton at Anfield. Arne Slot’s players just came back from a win in Champions League against Atletico Madrid and had to push into their reserves to beat a good side of Everton.
It started well with a goal from the 10th minute with Ryan Gravenberch (assist from Mohamed Salah who now has 2 goals and 2 assists in 5 Premier League Games).
The frenchman Hugo Ekitike doubled the scoreline for Liverpool at 29′ minute. 2-0 at the break.
Everton kept their courage and fought in this historic derby, they reduced the scoreline at 2-1 with a goal from veteran Idrissa Gueye. Unfortunately for them, they were never able to equalize and lost the game.
With this win against their rivals, Liverpool remains unbeaten in Premier League this season and have now won all of their 5 games in championship this season. Everton are 8th.