Liverpool secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Everton in a dramatic Merseyside derby played at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes firmly alive as reported by Evening Standard.
The match got off to a whirlwind start when Iliman Ndiaye appeared to give the hosts an early lead, only for the goal to be disallowed after a VAR review confirmed that Jake O’Brien had been in an offside position during the build-up.
Liverpool capitalised almost immediately as Mohamed Salah stepped up to break the deadlock, netting what is widely expected to be his final goal in a Merseyside derby before his departure from the club.
Everton, who are themselves pushing for a place in European competition next season, refused to be subdued and restored parity in the second half.
Beto finished calmly after latching onto a well-delivered cross from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, giving the Toffees renewed belief that they could take something from the contest.
The match stretched well beyond the 90 minutes following a pair of lengthy injury stoppages, with the referee adding 11 minutes of additional time.
Liverpool made full use of the extra period when Virgil van Dijk, arriving with purpose at the far post, powered a header into the net in the 100th minute to seal all three points for the visitors.
The win is a significant boost for Liverpool’s top-four ambitions, while Everton will reflect on a narrow defeat that does little to advance their own continental aspirations.
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