Liverpool triumphed on Saturday, earning three points in the Premier League clash against Everton. The home side controlled the match, racing to a 2-0 lead with goals from Ryan Gravenberch in the 10th minute and Hugo Ekitike in the 28th minute of the first half. Despite a spirited effort, Everton could only muster a single goal from Idrissa Gueye in the 57th minute, making the final score 2-1.
Ryan Gravenberch delivered an impressive performance, contributing not only with a goal but also completing 45 successful passes. Idrissa Gueye also shone for the Toffees, scoring once, completing 36 passes, making 3 interceptions, and attempting 3 shots at goal.
Liverpool’s coach, Arne Slot, lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Alisson in goal; a defense comprising Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez; a midfield trio of Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai; and a forward line featuring Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, and Cody Gakpo.
Meanwhile, Everton’s manager David Moyes opted for a 4-5-1 setup, with Jordan Pickford guarding the net; Jake O’Brien, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, and Vitaliy Mykolenko forming the backline; Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Iliman Ndiaye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Jack Grealish in midfield; and Beto leading the attack.
Referee Darren England oversaw the proceedings of the match.
Looking ahead, Liverpool will face Crystal Palace away in their next fixture, while Everton will host West Ham United.
With this victory, Liverpool sits at the top of the league with 15 points, while Everton is in seventh place with 7 points.
Substitutions for Liverpool
60’ 2T – Cody Gakpo out for Florian Wirtz and Alexis Mac Allister out for Curtis Jones.
66’ 2T – Hugo Ekitike out for Alexander Isak.
Cautions for Liverpool:
23’ 2T Dominik Szoboszlai (Unsporting behavior) and 36’ 2T Florian Wirtz (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Everton
45’ 2T – Beto out for Thierno Barry.
85’ 2T – Iliman Ndiaye out for Tyler Dibling and Vitaliy Mykolenko out for Carlos Alcaraz.
Cautions for Everton:
27’ 1T Iliman Ndiaye (Holding the opponent to prevent advancing) and 32’ 2T Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Unsporting behavior).