Andy Robertson became the hero at both ends as Liverpool broke Everton’s stubborn resistance to preserve the heat on Man City atop the Premier League.
Liverpool controlled the ownership stakes in the early going, although found it hard to break a devoted and physical Everton side down.
The in-form Sadio Mane confirmed quick feet to spin Allan on the threshold of the location before firing over. That speculative attempt summed up the Reds’ struggles within the beginning 20 mins.
At the alternative quit, Anthony Gordon become making the headlines for all the incorrect reasons whilst booked for diving. The winger went over Naby Keita’s leg in the region, even though noticed yellow together with his tumble deemed to be an act of simulation.
Jordan Pickford changed into taking every 2nd feasible to sluggish the game down from his intention kicks. The stopper remained in any other case unworked after half of an hour after Diogo Jota prodded extensive with Liverpool’s best danger yet.
The Toffees furnished a well timed reminder in their own chance while Abdoulaye Doucouré fired narrowly wide.
The midfielder were played via with the aid of Richarlison after outmuscling Thiago Alcantara within the duel, though Doucoure couldn't locate the finish his aspect required.
Richarlison and Doucoure had been in the warmth of the movement another time while each facets got here collectively prior to the destroy.
The referee refused to forestall play regardless of Richarlison laying inclined at the deck for over 30 seconds. Doucoure twice had a cross at Fabinho to make certain play stopped with each participant at the pitch bar Alisson Richarlison coming together in a 20-man scrum.
"Honestly, GET UP."
