Liverpool came out victors in the 228th Merseyside derby thanks to a 3-1 score line. The Reds weren’t the team in form as Everton came into the fixture with a decent showing in their recent games and were looking to win their first game at Anfield since 1999.
The win did give Liverpool a much needed boost in their hunt for the top four and if they continue playing in this manner, that goal will be achieved easily.
Sadio Mane was once again the first scorer as he beat two Everton defenders and shot low across Joel Robles. Everton, however, got back in the game as Matthew Pennington scored his first goal for the Blues.
Philippe Coutinho gave the lead back to Liverpool with a well-taken goal in the first half before substitute Divock Origi made the points safe in the second half.
There were tonnes of tough tackles, some players were lucky to stay on the pitch; tempers were also flared on the touchline and a Sadio Mane injury that will worry Liverpool fans.
With so many talking points, it isn’t a surprise that Liverpool fans had a lot to say on Twitter.
Imagine if Liverpool had Barkley and Lukaku
The front three would be
Coutinho
Firmino
Mane— Aadam (@aadambirmingham) April 1, 2017
Gary Neville: “The most disturbing thing for me today, is learning that James Bond is a Liverpool fan.” pic.twitter.com/zVNj8GqhDP
— FootyYapper (@FootyYapper) April 1, 2017
Liverpool Merseyside win
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Manchester United draw
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Chelsea loss
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An Arsenal/Man City draw tomorrow would be perfect pic.twitter.com/Xz0euSn1CQ— AnfieldNation (@AnfieldNation) April 1, 2017
Koeman before the game: “Why you need to be afraid of Liverpool I don’t know.” pic.twitter.com/voo8bZEovR
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) April 1, 2017
Massive well done to Divock Origi today. Came on, completely dominated it. Your future is at Liverpool, mate. pic.twitter.com/l8QvFt9xmn
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) April 1, 2017
Romelu Lukaku has attempted 0 shots in 270 minutes vs. Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/biuc4nXuIY
— Coral (@Coral) April 1, 2017
Kind of under the radar, this….
Divock Origi has a goal or assist every 120 mins in his Liverpool career (19G and 7A in 3,125 mins).— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) April 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp is the first Liverpool manager to win all three of his first Merseyside derbies.
— The Gates of Anfield (@1iverpoolFC) April 1, 2017
The best team in Merseyside is Liverpool and Liverpool reserves team. #Goodnight
— twt_liverpool (@twt_liverpool) April 1, 2017
