On paper, at least, Liverpool have thus far achieved perfection with a fifth win in as many Premier League games to keep them looking down on everyone else but they are yet to find their best form. There was a rare lack of late drama in their Merseyside derby triumph over Everton, instead having to cling on to secure the points.
After a swashbuckling first half which saw Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitiké create a two-goal lead for the champions, Everton were awoken and got back into the match thanks to Idrissa Gueye. From then on the visitors were the better team and caused Liverpool plenty of problems but David Moyes left Anfield for the 21st time without a Premier League victory.
Continue reading…On paper, at least, Liverpool have thus far achieved perfection with a fifth win in as many Premier League games to keep them looking down on everyone else but they are yet to find their best form. There was a rare lack of late drama in their Merseyside derby triumph over Everton, instead having to cling on to secure the points.After a swashbuckling first half which saw Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitiké create a two-goal lead for the champions, Everton were awoken and got back into the match thanks to Idrissa Gueye. From then on the visitors were the better team and caused Liverpool plenty of problems but David Moyes left Anfield for the 21st time without a Premier League victory. Continue reading…
