Liverpool vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Divock Origi goal seals derby win
All the reaction and updates from Anfield in a crucial Merseyside derby for both teams
Follow live reaction as Liverpool kept their Premier League title challenge on track as they overcame a battling and stubborn Everton side at Anfield to leave their Merseyside rivals in the relegation zone.
The Reds had been frustrated by the visitors in a feisty derby until Andy Robertson broke the deadlock midway through the second half, as the full-back met Mohamed Salah’s cross at the back post in front of the Kop.
Substitutes Luis Diaz and Divock Origi then combined to seal the win - with the Belgian striker scoring another derby goal against Everton, in what was an inspired double change from Jurgen Klopp.
The result sees Liverpool close the gap to Manchester City to one point with five matches of the season remaining, while Everton are left in serious danger after Burnley’s win over Wolves earlier in the day saw Frank Lampard’s side drop into the bottom three.
Liverpool 0-0 Everton
4 mins: Salah bursts down the right and appears to beat Anthony Gordon fairly when cutting inside, but the Everton man hits the deck and wins a cheap free-kick.
The ball is straight back with the hosts, though. Liverpool have barely given their visiting rivals a kick in the opening four minutes.
Liverpool 0-0 Everton
2 mins: Anfield is absolutely rocking on Sunday afternoon/evening here. What an atmosphere this stadium creates on the biggest occasions.
Liverpool immediately on the ball as Everton drop into their defensive structure. That will almost certainly be the pattern for much of this match.
Kick-off: Liverpool 0-0 Everton
1 min: HERE WE GO! The Merseyside derby is underway at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Everton
The players are out. Anfield is packed. Let’s do this.
Liverpool vs Everton
But it is equally as big for Everton and Frank Lampard. They start the afternoon in the bottom three for the first time this season.
An unnerving situation ahead of a match against their in-form local rivals at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Everton
Jurgen Klopp knows his side have to win today. They start the match four points adrift of Manchester City.
Liverpool vs Everton
The players are preparing to step out onto the Anfield pitch in front of a raucous Liverpool crowd.
Huge anticipation for this one. Excitement for the neutrals. Expectation for Liverpool fans. Dread for Everton supporters?
Rudiger to leave Chelsea, Tuchel confirms
Away from the Merseyside derby, Thomas Tuchel has just confirmed that Antonio Rudiger will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
He told Sky Sports: “Toni, the media is on it. The situation is that he wants to leave the club. He informed me of this is in a private talk.
“We gave everything - me and the club - but we could not fight anymore because of the actions. Without the sanctions we would at least be able to carry on fighting, but out hands are tied. We don’t take it personally. It is his decision.
“He is a key figure and will stay that way until the end of the season. But it is disappointing. We will miss him a lot. He gives courage in the dressing room. The kind everyone is afraid of, but the kind to play 50-55 games at an outstanding level. He is a top defender in the last one and a half years for me. We then need to find another solution.”
Liverpool vs Everton
Sorry Everton fans, but this is a pretty damning statistic. Do any Toffees fans actually believe their side can win here today?
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