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Everton and Liverpool drew 1-1 Sunday in the Premier League to keep Brendan Rodgers unbeaten in Merseyside derbies but still struggling to get his Reds properly firing.
Liverpool went ahead in the 41st minute after James Milner's corner saw Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard stuck to his line and Danny Ings left unmarked to head home from four yards.
Liverpool characteristically let its lead disappear when Emre Can blasted Gerard Deulofeu's cross at teammate Martin Skrtel and Romelu Lukaku reacted quickest to fire home in first-half stoppage time.
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Show all 22 1 /22Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Everton: Tim Howard 6 out of 10 Made a couple of impressive saves but his distribution was anything but assured.
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Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Tyias Browning: 6 out of 10 A composed performance from the youngster. A reliable deputy to Coleman, but could soon challenge for a starting spot.
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Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Phil Jagielka: 7 out of 10 The veteran produced a number of superb challenges at key moments. Remains an excellent reader of the game, even if he lacks pace.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Ramiro Funes Mori: 6 out of 10 Performed well for a player who has not had the luxury of much Premier League football. Worked well in tandem with Jagielka.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Brendan Galloway: 6 out of 10 Technically sound and methodical in his approach; the teenager looks to be a real prospect.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings James McCarthy: 6 out of 10 Calm and composed presence in the centre of the park. Did his defensive work dutifully but also pressed forward when chances arose.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Gareth Barry: 6 out of 10 His crippling lack of pace would suggest a game such as this would pass him by, but his ability to read the game ensured he was not exposed.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Gerard Deulofeu: 5 out of 10 Struggled to make any kind of impact on the game. Very quiet but did produce the cross that led to Lukaku's equaliser.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Ross Barkley: 7 out of 10 Lost Ings for Liverpool's first goal, but played a key role in Everton's attack. His direct runs caused Liverpool plenty of problems, as did his delivery form wide areas.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Steven Naismith: 5 out of 10 Could not provide the cutting edge that he did against Chelsea, but ran and ran for the team.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Romelu Lukaku: 7 out of 10 Provided a much needed out ball up top and took his goal extremely well. Dominated in the air and linked up play with those around him.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Liverpool: Simon Mignolet 6 out of 10 The Belgian produced two superb saves in the first half but, ultimately, was let down by those in front of him.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Emre Can: 5 out of 10 The hot headed German got involved with Barkley unnecessarily and still does not look at home as part of a back three. At fault for Everton's goal.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Martin Skrtel: 5 out of 10 Relished the physical battle with Lukaku but did not have the appearance of a man in control. Composure can give way to panic.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Mamadou Sakho: 5 out of 10 Struggled when put under pressure by Everton. The Frenchman is far from composed in possession but needs to be within a back three.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Nathaniel Clyne: 6 out of 10 The full back pressed forward regularly but his final ball into the penalty area was below par.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings James Milner: 6 out of 10 The engine room of Liverpool's midfield. Milner was all over the park and provided the assist for the opening goal. Reliable if not remarkable.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Lucas Leiva: 5 out of 10 Fortunate not to receive a second yellow card in the closing stages before he was given the hook. Did not make his presence felt.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Alberto Moreno: 4 out of 10 Failed to press Deulofeu for Everton's equaliser. The Spaniard's decision making is poor and he is simply not suited to the system that Liverpool played.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Philippe Coutinho: 6 out of 10 Did not sparkle like the world knows he can, but could not be accused of a lack of effort. Liverpool need him to step up on such occasions given his importance to the side.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Danny Ings: 7 The Englishman took his goal extremely well, which capped off his impressive individual week. Pressed Everton's back four constantly.
Everton 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings Daniel Sturridge: 6 out of 10 Showed plenty of endeavour, but rarely had a clear sight of goal. Starved of possession and struggled to grab a foothold in the game.
Everton dominated the second half but couldn't clinch the win at Goodison Park.
The Toffees have 13 points, one more than midtable Liverpool, from eight games.
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