Liverpool Secures Derby win Over Everton,2-1
LIVERPOOL,England – Liverpool defeated Everton 2-1 in Saturday’s Premier League clash at Anfield,continuing their strong start to the 2025 season. Hugo Ekitike scored twice for Liverpool, while Iliman ndiaye netted for Everton.
The victory marks another chapter in the intense Merseyside derby rivalry and solidifies Liverpool’s position in the league standings. Everton, despite a more active second half, where unable to overcome Liverpool’s early lead. The match showcased promising performances from new Liverpool signings, including ekitike and Alexander Isak, who made his Premier League debut.
Ekitike opened the scoring for Liverpool, demonstrating a growing confidence according to BBC expert Stephen Warnock. “He just gets better and better. Every time he gets the ball it gets perilous,” Warnock commented. Everton struggled to create meaningful chances in the first half, with Jack grealish showing some involvement on the left wing but failing to convert into goals.
Everton found the back of the net just before the hour mark through Iliman Ndiaye, assisted by Idrissa Gueye, injecting renewed tension into the match. Liverpool manager Arne Slot responded with a series of substitutions, bringing on Florian Wirtz, Curtis Jones, and Alexander Isak, replacing Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister, and goalscorer Ekitike respectively.
Late in the game, Ibrahima Konate nearly extended Liverpool’s lead with a header from a corner, but Everton’s defense managed to clear the danger. Despite a late push from Everton, Liverpool held on for the win.
