Liverpool claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Virgil van Dijk heading a late winner in stoppage time. Mohamed Salah had earlier given the visitors the lead after a disallowed Everton goal, before Beto equalized in the second half.
Liverpool left it late to defeat Everton 2-1 in the first Premier League Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. The match, which kicked off at 2pm BST, saw both sides field strong lineups as they vied for European spots, with Everton in eighth place and Liverpool fifth on 52 points entering the game. Everton manager David Moyes emphasized the importance of the clash, saying, “All we can do is try and catch whoever is above us,” ahead of facing Brentford above them in the table. He added, “I’m hoping we can keep it going and keep that dream alive.”