Liverpool vs Everton is the friendliest derby in the UK on the pitch, according to research from our friends at Betting Expert. Everton have won the English title nine times, but never in the Premier League era. Liverpool unsurprisingly make four changes to the team blitzed 7-2 by Aston Villa before the international break as Joel Matip, Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara and Sadio Mane come into the side at the expense of Joe Gomez, Georginio Wijnaldum, Naby Keita and Diogo Jora. And then there was VAR. In fact he is trudging off the pitch to be replaced by new arrival Ben Godfrey making his debut having signed from Norwich City. And as Liverpool cavorted, the goalkeeper raged at the injustice of the world. Everton F.C. First threat on goal from Everton but Dominic Calvert-Lewin can't steer his header on target. Calvert-Lewin's near post shot is well beaten behind by Adrian but the Liverpool keeper can do nothing to keep out Michael Keane's bullet near post header from the resulting set-piece swung in by James Rodriguez. As it was, Pickford was reprieved from another dreadful mistake and Everton’s honour was satisfied. In a development each of us saw coming, Everton … No matter no technology exists precise enough to establish that for certain. And for all the excellence that had preceded it, it was hard to get away from those final few minutes of controversy. Coleman beat the ground with his fist, knowing his mistake had caused it. 1938/39 - Everton are looking to win their opening five league games for the first time since the 1938/39 campaign – their fifth game that season was a 2-1 victory against the reigning top-flight champions (Arsenal). Jordan Pickford had absolutely no chance. Within three minutes Andy Robertson beat Seamus Coleman, crossed for Mane, who struck first time past Pickford; it was cold and clinical and seemed to mock Evertonians’ excitement. Just as well really because otherwise it would have certainly been a penalty and maybe even a red card for the Everton keeper - the challenge was that bad! Garcia knows all about Liverpool, though the era in which he wore the famous red shirt stands much in contrast to that of today. 45+1min: There will be four added minutes, in relation to the injuries for Van Dijk and Keane. But that's all from me today. Everton 2-2 Liverpool: Reds see last-gasp winner ruled out by VAR after crazy game of four goals and two horror tackles - but just one red card - as the Toffees' 10-year wait for derby win goes on September 2012: David Moyes Often known for its hard-hitting tackles and high intensity, the Merseyside Derby was once renowned for being one of the fiercest contests of the season. First club to appear in 4 consecutive Charity Shields at Wembley 1984-7. Years of experience...but nobody seems to think it’s a red card.‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/lQW8CGtesT. A corner after five minutes was cleared but Fabinho chipped the ball over the advancing Everton back four. From one such foray came a corner, which James lifted directly on to the head of Michael Keane. No image available could establish an offside, except one available to the VAR, who apparently could detect a part of the shoulder offside. #EVELIV pic.twitter.com/7jHoCQuo9Q, 1989 - This is the first top-flight Merseyside derby with Everton starting the day top of the table since September 1989, when Liverpool won 3-1 at Goodison Park thanks to goals from Ian Rush (2) and John Barnes. Almost as predictably, there were calamitous and dangerous moments from Jordan Pickford but two jaw-dropping saves as well. It would have been a penalty had not VAR come to the rescue, determining Van Dijk was offside. In Carlo Ancelotti, Everton finally feel like they've got a boss who can lead their team to victory against their bitter rivals after a decade of hurt, and it's easy to see why. It was high, dangerous and reckless. Just not offside. 1986: Gary Lineker, PFA Merit Award I don’t want to say Jordan Pickford wanted to do it, but that’s of course not a challenge a goalie can do.’. VAR. He would depart halfway through the half with a hamstring injury. But the Reds' high defensive line could be exploited by Everton's fast attackers on Saturday. 3min: You have to laugh, it doesn't get more 'Everton' than that does it? Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. )whose low ball into the box appears to pick out Dominic Calvert-Lewin... ...except the striker somehow fails to get the slight touch he needs to turn it home, enabling Adrian to pounce on the afters. Carlo Ancelotti doesn't even give him a glance as he walks off. Everton is the second-longest continuous serving club in English top flight football and has won nine league titles, five FA Cups, one European Cup Winners' Cup and nine Charity Shields. They have only ever won one European trophy, the 1984-85 European Cup Winners’ Cup. Everton's Peter Farrell scored. 25min: Top save from Jordan Pickford who up to now had seen his only contribution to the game be a 1970s reducer on Virgil van Dijk. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Ancelotti makes it … Super. The champions make the short trip across Stanley Park for the 237th Merseyside derby, with Carlo Ancelotti's league leaders trying to end a 10-year wait for a win in this fixture. Everton fans have lost hope somewhat over the last 10 years as they chase that illusive Merseyside derby victory but Saturday's clash represents a real chance to change their fortunes. No pubs were filling up and there were no heated debates there among old friends and enemies. ‘Fantastic goal,’ purred Ancelotti. First Club to be top of the iTunes chart, September 2020. April 1999: Kevin Campbell Alongside Steven Gerrard and Co. Garcia was part of a side searching in vain to finally secure a league title. Everton are unable to properly clear a cross and as the ball drops on the edge of the box, Jordan Henderson's half volley fizzes just over the crossbar. 'He doesn't know how to do one or two touches': Troy Deeney offers brutal assessment of Manchester United's Fred and claims the £52m midfielder gives you the ball 'three or four times a game'! Here was a Merseyside derby to enrapture and enthral, with a Liverpool team back to their best after the humiliation of Villa Park up against a table-topping Everton. First there was Richarlison, diving feet up into Thiago Alcantara, on 90 minutes and receiving a red card just as the fourth official marked five minutes of injury time.

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