Liverpool defeated Everton 2–1 at Anfield in the Merseyside Derby, with goals from Gravenberch and Ekitike before Gueye pulled one back.
Official Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Substitutions: Isak (for Ekitike), others used later.
Everton (4-3-3):
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye, Grealish; Ndiaye, Beto, ?
Substitutions: Alcaraz, Dibling, and others.
Match Summary
10’ – Liverpool struck first through Ryan Gravenberch, finishing from a Salah cross.
29’ – Hugo Ekitike doubled the lead after a perfect pass from Gravenberch.
58’ – Everton responded when Idrissa Gueye converted after good build-up play with Grealish and Ndiaye.
Liverpool controlled much of the first half, but Everton’s pressure in the second period kept the game tense until the final whistle.
Key Stats & Takeaways
Liverpool kept their perfect start to the 2025/26 season alive with this win.
Gravenberch impressed with a goal and assist, showing his growing influence.
Everton fought back strongly but couldn’t find the equalizer.