Liverpool 2-0 Everton LIVE! Gakpo goal - Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today

Cody Gakpo scored his first goal for Liverpool as Juergen Klopp’s side halted a dismal run by beating struggling city rivals Everton 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Monday.

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 36th minute of a typically fast-paced Merseyside derby, linking up with Darwin Nunez on the counter-attack just after Everton had missed a glorious double chance to take the lead.

Netherlands forward Gakpo extended the hosts’ lead early in the second half to get his first goal in his seventh match for Liverpool since joining from PSV Eindhoven for a reported £37m pounds.

Liverpool started the game having lost three of their last four league matches while conceding nine goals and scoring one, while Everton were hopeful of turning a corner under new manager Sean Dyche after a win over leaders Arsenal last time out.

But Klopp’s side were stronger and sharper than their neighbours and earned their first league victory of 2023 to climb to ninth in the standings on 32 points after 21 games.

Everton were left in the relegation zone on 18 points from 22 matches.

Liverpool vs Everton latest news

• Full match report

• Klopp and Salah full of praise for Bajcetic

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Thank you

23:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

Thank you for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool’s win over Everton in Merseyside derby.

Find our report and reaction below!

Salah and Klopp full of praise for ‘best player’ Bajcetic as Liverpool beat Everton

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Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah both lavished praise on Stefan Bajcetic for his performance during Liverpool’s win over Everton.

Salah and Cody Gakpo scored in a routine win at Anfield to put Klopp’s side within touching distance of Newcastle in fourth ahead of their trip to St James’ Park on Saturday.

During what has been a difficult season for the club, the teenager has emerged as a genuine reason for optimism.

Read the full story here!

Full match report

22:10 , Jonathan Gorrie

Cody Gakpo scored his fist Liverpool goal as Jurgen Klopp’s side recorded a morale-boosting win over Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Mohamed Salah had opened the scoring for the home side, applying the finishing touch to a devastating counter-attack launched only seconds after James Tarkowski hit the post with a header.

Having beaten leaders Arsenal in his first match in charge, Sean Dyche and his side made the short trip across Stanley Park arguably with more confidence and momentum considering their hosts’ much-publicised problems.

Read our full match report here!

FT: Liverpool 2-0 Everton

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FT: After all the drama in the build-up and for all the thoughts that Liverpool are well below it right now, that proved a routine win.

Late Liverpool changes

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CHANCE FOR EVERTON!

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81 mins: Davies skies a header at the back post after a brilliant ball from Iwobi.

Jota returns

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Everton change

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Long old evening for Everton

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53 mins: Everton consistently losing the ball in midfield, inviting even more pressure.

The final whistle can’t come quick enough, even at this early stage.

GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Everton | Cody Gakpo ‘48

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48 mins: Brilliant ball from Alexander-Arnold sees Gakpo tap in at the back post!

Back underway!

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45 mins: Here we go for the second-half!

HT: Liverpool 1-0 Everton

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Salah’s goal the reward for a much-improved Liverpool performance so far.

Into added time

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45 mins: Only the one minute added on.

GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Everton | Mohamed Salah ‘36

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36 mins: Devastating.

Tarkowski’s header hits the post after McNeil’s corner but Liverpool clear and Nunez finds Salah in the box, who dinks a lovely finish over Pickford.

Everton camped back in their own half

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32 mins: Everton really are struggling to get out at the moment.

Everton need to show more

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29 mins: Granted, they were never likely to have much in the way of possession but Everton have created so little thus far.

Great play from Salah

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24 mins: The Liverpool forward is playing really well tonight.

Twice now, Salah has weaved his way inside before seeing his shot blocked. A fresh energy about him.

CHANCE FOR LIVERPOOL!

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18 mins: Gakpo can’t quite steer his header goalward after Bajectic’s cross.

Great chance.

Little to split the teams

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15 mins: A fascinating midfield battle so far, with few clear cut chances either way.

Real derby feel to this.

Wasted

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10 mins: Salah smacks it straight into the wall.

Free-kick for Liverpool

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08 mins: Nunez does very well to win a free-kick on the edge of the box, winning a foul from Tarkowski.

Good so far!

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07 mins: Salah weaved his way into the box but saw blue shirts blocks off his shot at goal.

Everton, meanwhile, look dangerous when playing on the last line

Early mistake from Matip

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05 mins: The Liverpool defender completely misses a clearance but Simms cannot convert.

Everton pressing high

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03 mins: Early days of course but the visitors aren’t totally sitting back. Similar set-up to the one that served them so well against Arsenal.

KICK-OFF

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0 mins: We’re underway at Anfield!

Sean Dyche has “no sympathy” for Jurgen Klopp

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“There is no sympathy in football, only empathy. As a manager you have an understanding of others. He certainly doesn’t want or need my sympathy, trust me.”

I also asked him whether Klopp would still be with the Reds next season, but it’s not a subject Dyche wanted to get into that.

“My focus is solely on Everton,” he said.

Jurgen Klopp’s message to Sean Dyche

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Another milestone!

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Seamus Coleman’s milestone evening

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Inside the dressing room

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Cody Gakpo’s pre-match message

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“It’s going to be a tough game - a derby is always a special match - we are ready to go for it.

“It is a difficult period but we are determined to keep working hard, get out of this situation and get back to the good times.”

Confirmed Everton lineup

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Confirmed Liverpool lineup

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Team news to come!

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Fascinating to see how Jurgen Klopp responds to last week’s defeat at Wolves.

Latest odds

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Betfair - Liverpool v Everton

Liverpool to win 13/20

The draw 29/10

Everton to win 4/1

Betfair - Top four finish

Newcastle 5/6

Tottenham 23/10

Liverpool 7/2

Betfair - To avoid relegation

Nottingham Forest 2/9

Leeds 4/11

Everton - 4/7

Liverpool club legend sends warning to ‘true supporters’ amid poor run

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Liverpool legend Ian Rush has warned fans that they currently face a true test of their support, as Jurgen Klopp’s side continue to struggle on the pitch.

A heavy 3-0 defeat against Wolves made it four defeats in seven matches across all competitions for Liverpool, with just a single win in that terrible run.

It has left the Reds out of the FA Cup and 10th in the Premier League table, 11 points off Newcastle in fourth. Liverpool are as close to the relegation zone in terms of points as they are the Champions League spots.

Read Rush’s full comments here!

Head to head (h2h) history and results

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Everton picked up their first win at Anfield since 1999 two years ago - that is their only victory in the past 27 Merseyside derbies.

Liverpool wins: 123

Draws: 86

Everton wins: 83

Koeman questions Gakpo’s decision to join Liverpool: ‘It’s a team not doing well’

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Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has suggested Cody Gakpo joined Liverpool too soon after his quiet start to life on Merseyside.

With Jurgen Klopp’s side struggling at both ends of the pitch, the 23-year-old has failed to contribute a goal or an assist in six appearances - only one of which has ended in a win.

Read Koeman’s quotes in full here!

Liverpool injury update: Jota, Van Dijk and Fabinho latest return dates

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Liverpool are in desperate need of reinforcements to aid their ailing campaign and good news from the club’s injury list is not far off.

Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate are all pushing for returns to action this month.

Roberto Firmino could become the first of the long-term absentees to get back in the side though with Fabinho’s spell out expected to be short-lived.

Arthur Melo and Luis Diaz are still some way off though and Jurgen Klopp could do with more options as his Liverpool side struggles for form amid a crunch run of games.

Here is your latest update of Liverpool injuries and return dates...

Liverpool warned Chelsea may steal Klopp as FSG ‘can’t compete with Boehly-Clearlake’

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Jurgen Klopp could walk away from Liverpool if he doesn’t get the transfer investment he wants, according to Stan Collymore, with Chelsea one potential destination should he jump ship.

The Reds’ issues on and off the pitch are mounting with owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) hoping to sell at least a portion of their stake in the club amid a downturn in results.

Despite the issues, former Liverpool striker Collymore believes that Klopp is not solely to blame and will command plenty of admiring glances from rival teams across the continent.

Even with Chelsea also struggling to win titles this season, he fears the substantial investment being made by the Boehly-Clearlake ownership could tempt Klopp.

Read the full story here!

Klopp hits out at media in staunch defence of Liverpool captain Henderson

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Jurgen Klopp has hit out at suggestions Jordan Henderson is to blame for Liverpool’s midfield struggles this season.

The German launched a passionate defence of the club captain, who has not started a Premier League game since last month’s loss at Brighton.

Monday’s huge Merseyside derby will mark four weeks since the England international – previously so important to Klopp’s team – appeared from the off.

You can read the full story here!

Prediction: 1-1 draw

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It’s tempting to assume Liverpool will finally click into gear at some point, but there is really very little sign of it happening.

Everton already look like a different side under Dyche and will be right up for the battle, in front of what should be a brilliant atmosphere under the lights at Anfield.

The Toffees are capable of coming away with it at least a point, with Liverpool’s defence continuing to look incredibly vulnerable.

Draw, 1-1.

Everton team news: Calvert-Lewin a doubt

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For Everton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a huge doubt due to a hamstring problem. Neal Maupay will deputise if required, as expected.

Liverpool team news: Jota back in contention

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Diogo Jota is finally back in contention for Liverpool ahead of the derby and could feature for the first time since before the World Cup. Thiago Alcantara, however, is expected to miss out due to a hip problem.

Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz and Ibrahima Konate, however, are all injured. Roberto Firmino is back in full training but will not be risked.

Where to watch Liverpool vs Everton

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TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage getting underway at 7pm for an 8pm GMT kick-off.

Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on Monday night via Standard Sport’s live blog!

Welcome

17:16 , Jonathan Gorrie

Good evening and welcome to tonight’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool’s Merseyside derby clash with Everton tonight.

Kick-off from Anfield is at 8pm GMT.