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Goals from Andy Robertson and Divock Origi gave Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby and maintain their title pursuit.

Victory was secured in the final minutes with Liverpool substitutes again to the fore. Everton remained dangerous on the counter, almost exclusively via Gordon, who was cleaned out on one run by Alexander-Arnold and had a strong penalty appeal denied with the game goalless when going down under a shove from Joël Matip. But there was more intensity and urgency to Liverpool in the second half with Mohamed Salah increasingly prominent. That sparked the first of two scuffles in the opening period and, in truth, the needle was more entertaining than the game at that point. Origi ghosted in behind two Everton defenders to beat Pickford with a close-range header. Gordon raced away from Trent Alexander-Arnold on to an Abdoulaye Doucouré pass and went down just outside the area after a push in the back from the full-back. If that wasn’t enough, Ben Godfrey suffered a quadricep injury in the warm-up and was replaced by Michael Keane. Lampard had rested Yerry Mina after his return from a two-month layoff against Leicester on Wednesday, leaving Everton a man down on a bench that included the 18-year-old midfielder Isaac Price.

Liverpool moved back to within a point of Premier League leaders Manchester City following a hard-fought 2-0 win in a fiery Merseyside derby.

Robertson ghosts in at the far post to nod beyond Pickford after Salah had combined well with Origi. 54’ – EVERTON PENALTY APPEAL. Gordon drives into the left side of the Liverpool area and goes down as Matip moves an arm across him. As for Everton, Lampard may well point to a melee late in the first half where Sadio Mane was perhaps fortunate to pick up just a caution and a penalty shout after the interval. The Belgium international seems set to leave Anfield in the summer and has been used sparingly all season, but he has a habit of netting against the Blues and his record surely played a part in his manager’s thinking. The Scot also produced a vital clearance inside his own six-yard box to make key contributions at both ends. Liverpool needed to pull their sleeves up and brush aside plenty of frustration before finally overcoming a dogged Everton.

Mane and Holgate squared up during proceedings at Anfield, which were sparked by Richarlison not winning a free-kick. Liverpool Everton Sadio Mane gouge ...

Everton had been struggling for possession up to that point, with Liverpool dominating both the ball and territory, but to little effect. “But the referee didn’t see it, so let’s get on with it. It didn’t appear as though a goal would break the deadlock, but tensions very nearly did.

Liverpool player ratings for the 2-0 win against Everton at Anfield in the Premier League.

Instant impact with part in the Liverpool opener and then on hand to head home the second. Peripheral for significant periods, but wide with one effort first half before a bit of a set-to with Coleman. Subbed. Some early issues with the pace of Gordon but got to grips and started to show a bit more going forward.

LIVERPOOL 2-0 EVERTON: Second-half goals from Andy Robertson and Divock Origi at Anfield kept Liverpool in title contention while leaving Everton in ...

Keane had a nervy moment in the second half when his challenge on Origi brought a penalty appeal, though the claims fell on deaf ears. Perhaps some time out for Jota, ensuring he enters the field ready to prove a point, is the answer against Villarreal. The hosts opened up at the start of the second half, and this allowed Everton to find gaps in behind. Despite boasting the league's highest scorer in Salah, this isn't an issue for the Reds. Back in the 2018-19 season, Liverpool needed a late, late intervention from Divock Origi to break Everton's resistance. After Liverpool got past Benfica in the Champions League, with centre-back Ibrahima Konate among the goals, goalkeeper Alisson praised the variety of goal threat within the squad.

Divock Origi was the hero as Liverpool scrapped to a victory against Everton that could have ramifications at both ends of the table.

He was unfortunate not to draw a free-kick — and possibly more — when Alexander-Arnold gave him a little shove as he looked set to run clear of the back line. Much as Origi's contributions will not be forgotten in a hurry, the goal itself was scored by the head of Robertson: literally and figuratively. As Jamie Carragher pointed out in commentary, it was a change he probably wouldn't even have made had it not been for Origi's storied history against Everton. But the weight of history should never be underestimated, and the Liverpool manager harnessed its full power. This is the kind of game for which Richarlison lives. If that wasn't enough, he then made sure of the result, getting on the score-sheet himself with a poacher's header after Luis Díaz went for the spectacular. His mere presence in the box seemed to spook Everton, who recognised their regular vanquisher — after his first involvement laid off Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson was heading in the opener seconds later.

The Reds recorded a 2-0 win over Everton in the 240th instalment of the Merseyside derby in their latest match. Second half goals from Andy Robertson and Divock ...

Second half goals from Andy Robertson and Divock Origi secured the points for Liverpool. AS IT HAPPENED: Liverpool 2-0 Everton - Robertson and Origi goals and highlights Klopp’s outfit are now one point behind leaders Manchester City with five matches left to play.

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Certainly Trent Alexander-Arnold was fortunate to complete the game. Jordan Henderson crossed, Diaz delivered a bicycle kick and Origi turned up to apply the finishing touch. So accustomed to creating goals, Liverpool’s left-back scored one and the celebrations showed its significance. Liverpool made a slower start, certainly compared to fantastic first halves against each Manchester club and Everton could take solace from their organisation and resolve, even if Richarlison was very much a lone striker, ahead of banks of four and five, when they had just 14 per cent of possession before the break. Robertson arrived in the six-yard box to head in and complete a move he started. They are running out of time but at least prevented greater damage to their goal difference.

Everton wanted a penalty after a challenge by Joel Matip, while Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was involved in an exchange with Allan and Mason Holgate.

On both occasions, it was deemed that there was not enough to intervene with the on-field decisions that were given. Earlier on in the match, numerous supporters had also spotted incidents involving Sadio Mane shortly before half time. Everton went on to lose at Anfield thanks to goals from Andy Robertson and Divock Origi in the second half.

Both Liverpool and Manchester City are showing no signs of slipping up in the Premier League title race - mirroring their memorable battle during the ...

City won 14 consecutive league games, while the Reds won nine on the bounce. "Something could happen in the next league game... Liverpool play Villarreal in Spain on Tuesday, May 3, while City will try to overcome Real in the same country 24 hours later. And Carragher believes the next 10 days could define their respective campaigns. I can see both winning now." They won a different type of football.

Robertson got the ball rolling for Liverpool but it was Origi's late header that calmed the nerves in Anfield during a tense Merseyside derby.

At 27, the next move is a crucial one as it could define the rest of his career. He had been on the pitch only briefly, his first minutes for Liverpool since early March. He should have been rusty. Origi has now scored 11 goals as a substitute in the Premier League, the outright most by a Liverpool player. It did not come, and from that moment on, in these type of games, you felt there was only going to be one winner. As a result, knowing their position of inferiority against their rivals, Everton employed Simeone-inspired dark arts, staying down injured as long as possible, leaving their leg in on tackles for that fraction longer than they needed to. Origi has not even started a league game this season, playing 102 minutes in total off the bench, yet he has three goals.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Alisson is beaten, but Robertson gets there ahead of the forward to hook it away. Thiago runs onto it, hitting it first time, and a deflection off Holgate makes it awkward for Pickford, but he does well to push it wide. Everton are making a late push for a consolation, but Mykolenko runs into Van Dijk when he cuts inside from the left. Liverpool upped the pressure after the break and Robertson broke the deadlock with a close-range header. Their attention now turns to their Champions League semi-final first leg against Villarreal on Wednesday. Everton stay in the relegation zone, two points from safety with a game in hand over Burnley. It's another tough test for them next time out as they host Chelsea.

Jurgen Klopp hailed Divock Origi as "world class" and a Liverpool "legend" after the striker produced another derby-winning cameo against Everton.

Speaking to Sky Sports after Sunday's Merseyside derby, Klopp added: "He is a world-class striker, he is a legend and will stay a legend forever. Jurgen Klopp hailed Divock Origi as a Liverpool "legend" after the striker produced another derby-winning cameo against Everton. Jurgen Klopp Calls Divock Origi "World Class" As He Discusses Future Of Liverpool "Legend"

Liverpool analysis after the 2-0 win against Everton at Anfield in the Premier League.

And with so much to play for over the next five weeks, that cannot be compromised. By contrast, rival midfielder Allan attempted six passes in his 73 minutes on the pitch and completed just two – both from a kick-off. The striker may never rub shoulders with the true Liverpool greats but, in terms of moments, he is almost unsurpassed. Having long fallen down the forward pecking order, Origi has barely been seen this season, amassing a mere 101 minutes in the top flight. Excellent against both Manchester City and United last week, like so many of his team-mates the Scot is hitting peak condition at exactly the right time. For all the constant chatter of contracts around Liverpool, there’s one unique deal they should now consider.

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Liverpool scored two second half goals to break Everton's stubborn resistance and win the Merseyside derby at Anfield.

The receivers only really move when they see they can get the ball, but you need these movements without getting the ball to destruct the formation a little bit and we didn’t do that often enough first half.” We didn’t need another build-up player, really. “We played around the formation.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah could be set for a massive summer transfer switch to Barcelona, as Andy Robertson aimed a cheeky relegation dig at Merseyside ...

But after securing a £236 million naming rights contract for their stadium with Spotify they appear to be back in business and ready to make waves in the summer transfer window. And the Scotland international made sure to remind his opponents of that fact after the game, with a cheeky post-match jibe. And Barca manager Xavi reportedly wants to make Salah a key signing after the Spanish giants clinched a multi-million pound sponsorship deal with music platform Spotify.

Liverpool's victory over Manchester United saw a Muslim Liverpool fan who is currently fasting during Ramadan have a fantastic experience when he went to ...

I went to a steward and just said is there any way I can pray now. It is available for any fan of any faith to use it as they see fit. I went all the way to Anfield and met my friend. He tweeted: “I was fasting when I went to Anfield yesterday and after I broke my fast I needed a place to pray. “I’ve genuinely never met such helpful and respectful stewards like this and I feel they should be appreciated especially when they respect something so important as religion to someone like me. Chowdhury is a Muslim and is currently fasting due to Ramadan which this year began on April 2nd and ends on May 1st.

Premier League: Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi scored as Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool beat Frank Lampard's Everton 2-0 in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield.

“There is no doubting the attitude and the way the lads stuck to their task was really good. “They didn’t threaten our goal at all in the first half and we had a couple of opportunities. And a late decider from Divock Origi (who else?) means that Liverpool are one step closer to glory, while Everton dreams are haunted by the prospect of a first relegation since 1951.

Though negotiations are taking place about an extension to the Standard Chartered deal, the club are also speaking to firms in the media and tourism sector ...

Liverpool are reportedly in talks to have a cryptocurrency firm as their main shirt sponsor with their £40m-a-year deal with Standard Chartered expiring next year The Reds have had Standard Chartered on the front of their shirts since the 2010-11 season but their £40m-a-year deal with the financial services company expires in May 2023. Liverpool are reportedly in talks to have a cryptocurrency firm as their main shirt sponsor from June 2023 onwards in what would be a Premier League first.

Liverpool are reportedly considering a deal that would make them the first PL club to have their main shirt sponsor as a cryptocurrency firm.

“Was it brave? They wouldn’t be the first Premier League club to sign a deal with a cryptocurrency firm but they would be the first to sign one as their main shirt sponsor, something that is likely to be a controversial move. Liverpool are considering a deal that would make them the first Premier League club to have their main shirt sponsor as a cryptocurrency firm, according to reports.

This includes a “crypto exchange firm” and a “blockchain platform,” though it is maintained that Standard Chartered could still extend their association with ...

If Liverpool were to strike a deal with one such firm – Crypto.com, which will sponsor the 2022 World Cup, have been suggested elsewhere as a possible candidate – it would not be their first foray into the crypto world. This includes a “crypto exchange firm” and a “blockchain platform,” though it is maintained that Standard Chartered could still extend their association with Liverpool. The Reds have worn Standard Chartered on their shirts since 2010, but their current contract with the financial services company is due to expire in 2023.

Both of Liverpool's goals in their 2-0 win over Everton came direct from headers. Andy Robertson nodded home their first from a Mo Salah cross, ...

8 8 Daniel James has scored both of those.

Liverpool player ratings for the 2-0 win against Everton at Anfield in the Premier League.

Instant impact with part in the Liverpool opener and then on hand to head home the second. Peripheral for significant periods, but wide with one effort first half before a bit of a set-to with Coleman. Subbed. Some early issues with the pace of Gordon but got to grips and started to show a bit more going forward.

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If Origi was Liverpool’s ideal 12th man, there are times when he is in effect the 21st, the super-sub who is not even a substitute. From Everton in 2018 to Newcastle in 2019 to Wolves in 2021, he can be the master of the late goal. Increasingly, he is off the pitch. Rather, he was the endearing understudy who destroyed Barcelona in a Champions League semi-final and, for good measure, scored a Champions League final goal. Klopp nevertheless insisted he is the best at putting the ball in the back of the net. He explained: “He is fantastic footballer for me, he is a world-class striker, our best finisher, he always was and everyone would say the same when you see him do these kind of things in training.”

PETER CROUCH: I've watched quite a lot of Villarreal this year and witnessed masterclasses by Unai Emery, a man derided in England, in knocking out Bayern ...

I had about an hour with Alan Shearer in the week for a podcast. That is not Villarreal. They keep an element of danger, breaking with blistering pace and with goal threats in Gerard Moreno and Arnaut Danjuma. You really need that. From my own experience in troublesome dressing rooms, I saw little groups of players whispering and blaming others. They defended like their lives depended on it but that victory was not just the result of a rearguard action. The people who really slated him probably cannot speak a word of another language and here Emery was dealing with rubbish. Pau Torres and Raul Albiol, formerly of Real Madrid, dealt with everything. What he was keen to mention were his three serious cruciate ligament injuries, which people forget. Here is a man making an effort in a foreign country. The knockout king Emery, a man derided in England. Emery stands ahead of Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. We have to mention it. You either have it or you don't. Emery has it.

France superstar Kylian Mbappe looks set to move clubs in the summer with his contract at Paris Saint-Germain close to expiring.

He’s in deep reflection in order to make the best decision." "He knows what we want, and we know what he’s thinking. The 23-year-old's contract in Paris is up at the end of the season with speculation surfacing linking him with a move to clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpool.

Two men were bitten by a police dog amid reports of disturbances after the Merseyside Derby match yesterday (Sunday). Dog patrols were deployed to the area ...

Groups were also reported to be fighting and throwing chairs after yesterday's match. Dog patrols were deployed to the area after reports of a fight in progress in Stanley Park as fans left the stadium. Police said the two groups, who were reported to have been fighting and throwing chairs, were dispersed.

Liverpool are understood to be engaging in conversations with potential shirt sponsors for 2023 onwards.

Manchester City currently lead the way in terms of the value of their shirt sponsorship deal, with Etihad Airways paying around £67m for the privilege, while Manchester United's deal with TeamViewer was done for £47m per season. The Reds are expected to announce a replacement during the summer, ahead of the new season, potentially in June or July. Cryptocurrency has taken off in the last two years at a pace where regulation has struggled to keep up.

Liverpool beat Everton on Sunday in a Merseyside derby victory that has huge ramifications at both ends of the table and Shearer has put forwards a new name ...

Following the game, Robertson himself fired a brutal dig at Everton, keen to remind the Toffees of their current plight. In that time, he has provided 15 assists - ten of those coming in the Premier League alone. Writing in a tweet, he said: "Got to be a player of the season contender Andy Robertson?"

Garth Crooks selected one Liverpool player in his BBC Sport Team of the Week following the derby win over Everton.

Van Dijk will be key once again to the their chances of success. "As for Everton, their situation is quite straightforward for me. But they eventually found the breakthrough in the second half thanks to headed efforts from Andy Robertson and substitute Divock Origi.

Former referee Mark Clattenberg gives his verdict on the controversial decisions during Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Everton.

“Mane is a fool for even running the risk in a match that Liverpool had to win, but neither incident was violent. “It was during that skirmish that Sadio Mane was caught on camera pushing Allan in the face. “There wasn’t enough for a spot-kick and playing on was the correct call.” “Unfortunately, Everton’s Anthony Gordon is in danger of picking up a reputation for trying to con referees and that won’t help him in his career.” He wrote in his Sportsmail column. From Everton’s perspective, they were well aware that they were playing the form team in Europe and playing expansively would be a recipe for disaster. It was a feisty affair, even by Merseyside derby standards, with Liverpool hunting the league leaders and Everton fighting for their survival, neither team wanted to be on the wrong end of the result.