Anfield erupted into cheers as Liverpool claimed a 2-0 victory over Merseyside rivals Everton in the Premier League on Monday night.
Jurgen Klopp’s side had desperately needed a win after a poor run of form that had seen them lose their last four Premier League games, but they put in a dominant performance to take all three points from the derby.
Cody Gakpo was the hero for the Reds, scoring his first goal for the club to double their lead in the second half. Mo Salah had opened the scoring with a clinical finish just 16 seconds after Everton’s James Tarkowski had struck the post from a corner.
The win was a significant one for Liverpool, as it ended their four-game winless run in the league and moved them up to ninth in the table, nine points off the fourth spot.
Everton suffered a severe setback as a result of the loss because they are still one point from safety in the relegation zone. Liverpool put on a convincing performance, dominating the contest from tip to finish.
Gakpo was a constant threat for the hosts, as his aggressive running and dribbling troubled the Everton defense. The Dutch forward was rewarded for his efforts with a goal in the 49th minute.
At the other end, Everton struggled to create meaningful chances and was restricted to a few long-range shots, which Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker comfortably saved. The result was a welcome one for Liverpool and their supporters, as the Reds had desperately needed a victory to get their season back on track.
Klopp will be pleased with the response of his players, and he will be hoping they can use this performance as a springboard for the rest of the season. For Everton, the result was a huge disappointment.
Sean Dyche had made a positive start to his tenure at Goodison Park, but the Toffees could not build on the momentum from their win over Arsenal and remain in the relegation zone.
It was a thoroughly deserved win for Liverpool, as they ended their winless run in the Premier League with a victory over their Merseyside rivals. The result moves them up to ninth in the table, and the Reds hope to build on this performance in the coming weeks.