Liverpool Defeats Everton 2-0 in the Merseyside Derby
Match Report
Liverpool secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League on Monday, April 24, 2024.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 36th minute, converting a penalty after Anthony Gordon brought down Trent Alexander-Arnold in the box.
Cody Gakpo sealed the win for Liverpool in the 49th minute, tapping in a rebound after Jordan Pickford saved a shot from Darwin Núñez.
Key Moments
*- 36th minute: Mohamed Salah scores from the penalty spot to give Liverpool the lead.
- 49th minute: Cody Gakpo doubles Liverpool's advantage with a rebound.
- 69th minute: Anthony Gordon has a goal ruled out for offside.
Stats
*- Possession: Liverpool 62%, Everton 38%
- Shots: Liverpool 15, Everton 6
- Shots on target: Liverpool 7, Everton 2
- Corners: Liverpool 8, Everton 2
Reaction
*- "It was a great win for us," said Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.
- "We played well and deserved the victory," said Everton manager Sean Dyche.
- "It was a tough game, but we're happy to get the win," said Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.
Significance
*- The victory extends Liverpool's unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven games.
- It moves Liverpool up to seventh in the table, six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham.
- It is Everton's first defeat in four games under new manager Sean Dyche.
Additional Information
*- The match was played at Goodison Park in front of a crowd of 39,377.
- It was the first Merseyside derby of the 2023-24 season.
- Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has now scored 14 goals in the Premier League this season.
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