Ozan Kabak. The striker raced through three Liverpool defenders before slotting the ball pass Alison.Carlo Ancelotti’s men played to his game plan with determination and bravery as their host struggled get hold of the game with a first half sloppy performance. The introduction of Dominic Calvert-Lewin from the bench to join Richarlison in attack paid off as he earned a penalty off Trent Alexander-Arnold which Gylfi Sigurdsson expertly converted to give Everton a 2-0 lead.
Everton’s centre-backs Ben Godrey, Mason Holgate and Michael Keane defended aggressively to ensure that Liverpool’s deadly trio Salah, Mane and Firmino were so ineffective upfront.
Everton keeper Jordan Pickford deserves mention for his sterling performance in goal, as he pulled up great saves to deny any goals from Liverpool during the match to keep a clean sheet.
“Even though Liverpool have dominated possession, it means nothing if you create nothing,” Former Liverpool player Carragher said “That is a big problem for this Liverpool team at the moment.
“We keep talking about Virgil van Dijk and the problems at the back but very rarely when you see Liverpool play now do you expect them to score a goal.
This is Everton’s first win against Liverpool since 2010 and their first at Anfield since September 1999 and they now have same points as the Reds on the table having played a game fewer.
Player Ratings
Liverpool: Alisson (6), Alexander-Arnold (6), Kabak (5), Henderson (6), Robertson (6), Thiago (6), Wijnaldum (6), Jones (6), Salah (6), Firmino (6), Mane (6)
Subs: Phillips (6), Origi (6), Shaqiri (6)
Everton: Pickford (8), Holgate (7), Coleman (7), Keane (8), Godfrey (7), Doucoure (7), Davies (8), Gomes (6), Rodriguez (7), Digne (7), Richarlison (8)
Subs: Calvert-Lewin (7), Iwobi (6)
Man of the match: Tom Davies
