Liverpool Beats Everton 2-1, Stays Top of Premier League/ TezzBuzz/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Liverpool continued their flawless start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby. Ryan Gravenberch scored one goal and assisted another in the first half. Everton’s Idrissa Gueye pulled one back, but the Toffees remain winless at Anfield since 1999.
Liverpool’s Perfect Start + Merseyside Derby Quick Looks
- Liverpool remains unbeatennow 5-0 in the Premier League.
- Ryan Gravenberch scored and assisted, key to Liverpool’s win.
- Everton’s Gueye scored a long-range strike in the 58th minute.
- Historic struggles for Everton at Anfield continue—no win with fans since 1999.
- David Moyes’ record at Anfield extended to 0-23.
- Summer signings Isak and Wirtz debuted in the second half.
- Liverpool’s fifth straight home win over Everton, first such run since 1933–37.
- Fans taunted Everton with chants of “no trophy since 1995.”
Deep Look: Liverpool Maintains Perfect Start in 2-1 Derby Win Over Everton
Liverpool extended their perfect start to the Premier League season on Saturday with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton in the 247th edition of the Merseyside derby at Anfield. The match showcased a standout performance by Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberchwho both scored the opener and assisted the second goal to help the Reds secure their fifth win in five matches.
Liverpool are aiming to defend their Premier League title for the second year in a row—a feat they haven’t achieved since their dominant run in the 1980s. And with Saturday’s win, they continue to build strong early-season momentum.
The match opened with intensity, and it didn’t take long for the Anfield crowd to erupt. In just the 10th minute, Mohamed Salah lofted a brilliant one-hop ball to Gravenberchwho controlled it on the run and delivered a half-volley that arched perfectly over Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. It was a finish full of flair and confidence—qualities Liverpool fans have quickly come to expect from their new midfield anchor.
Gravenberch wasn’t finished. Just 19 minutes later, he threaded a pinpoint pass through Everton’s back line to find Hugo Ekitikewho calmly slotted the ball between Pickford’s legs to make it 2-0. It was Ekitike’s first goal in Liverpool colors and another sign that the club’s summer acquisitions are already making their mark.
Despite the two-goal cushion, Liverpool’s intensity dropped in the second half, leading to a resurgence from Everton. In the 58th minute, Jack Grealish delivered a cross that was smartly tapped back by Idiman Ndima into the path of veteran midfielder Idrissa Gueye. The Senegal international unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that beat Alisson Becker to cut the deficit in half.
Gueye’s goal was historic. Just days shy of turning 36, he became the second-oldest player to score for Everton in a Merseyside derbytrailing only SAM CHEDGZOYwho found the net in 1926 at age 37, according to stats provider Opta.
The goal lifted Everton’s energy, but they couldn’t break down Liverpool’s defense again, and the match ended 2-1. Despite a strong push in the final 20 minutes, Everton’s long-running Anfield hoodoo continued. The Toffees have now failed to win a match at Anfield attended by fans since 1999. Their only win since then came in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the stadium was empty.
Manager David Moyes extended an unwanted record, remaining winless in 23 visits to Anfield across his time at Everton, Manchester United, Sunderland, and West Ham.
Florian Wirtz and Alexander IsaacLiverpool’s high-profile summer signings, made their Anfield debuts in the second half, with Wirtz coming on in the 61st minute and Isak in the 67th. Though they didn’t score, both players added energy and tactical sharpness as Liverpool sought to regain control of the game.
As the final whistle blew, Liverpool fans chanted in unison, mocking their city rivals with a familiar jab: “You haven’t won a trophy since 1995.”
Liverpool now sits at the top of the Premier League table with a perfect 5-0 record and a growing sense of confidence. With their squad depth and attacking options flourishing, Jürgen Klopp’s side looks primed to make a serious title defense—and the rest of the league has been put on notice.
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