Everton vs Liverpool 2-0: Premier League football – as it happened
All our updates as struggling Everton win 2-0 against Liverpool, who lose ground in the Premier League title race.
This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as Everton beat Liverpool 2-0 at Goodison Park on Wednesday, April 24:
This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as Everton beat Liverpool 2-0 at Goodison Park on Wednesday, April 24:
- Everton beat Liverpool 2-0 in the Merseyside derby in the Premier League.
- Jarrad Branthwaite slotted home for a deserved lead for Everton in the first half before Dominic Calvert-Lewin settled matted in the second period.
- Liverpool trail league leaders Arsenal, who thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday, by three points.
- Holders Manchester City are a point behind Liverpool and travel to Brighton on Thursday.
- Everton are all but safe as they pull eight points clear of the relegation zone.
- Live updates
- Match stats
- Lineups
Goodbye for now
That’s it from our coverage of Everton against Liverpool at Goodison Park.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in either half as Everton moved eight points clear of the relegation zone.
The Reds are left three points behind Arsenal following a disappointing display.
Manchester City can climb above Jurgen Klopp’s side on Thursday when they travel to Brighton – a game we’ll have live coverage of here on Al Jazeera Sport.
We hope you enjoyed all the action this evening.
For now, though – from me, Kevin Hand – it’s goodbye.
BIG performance. BIG result.
YOU BLUEESSSSSS!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/aaKWaU4ny7
— Everton (@Everton) April 24, 2024
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool ‘not in greatest moment’
“I was very disappointed about a lot of things. We let it happen – that it became exactly the game that Everton wanted,” the Liverpool manager told Sky Sports.
“We created a lot but didn’t score. Then in the second half, we were in a rush, a lot of emotions and not really clear enough.
“Then the second goal, a goal they score all season. We were not good enough, that’s what we have to admit.
“It’s not the greatest moment we are in, but we still have to play football games.
“When you win, there are 500 reasons. When you lose: You are just not good enough.
“Arsenal and Manchester City must come in a very bad moment [as well]. I must apologise for today. We should have done better, and that’s why we lost.”
Arsenal and Manchester City smiling wide after Liverpool’s loss
A look at where Liverpool's loss to Everton leaves the title race...
Will Man City capitalise when they play against Brighton tomorrow? pic.twitter.com/Hni0AxSQGI
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 24, 2024
Virgil van Dijk fumes at Liverpool display
“If we play like today then we have no right to consider ourselves in the title race,” the Liverpool captain told Sky Sports.
“Very disappointed in so many ways, and everyone needs to look in the mirror – did they give everything and do they really want to win the league?
“We have games to come – but if we play like we did today, then we have no chance to win the title.
“It’s a tough one, and you have to do much better against a side battling against relegation.
“We gave so many crosses when they could clear it quite easily. We had enough chances in the first half that we should have done much better.
“We can’t let this season go on like this and like against Crystal Palace.
“We are in this situation because we have been very consistent throughout the season even with all the injuries.
“It starts with the fight and the will to win your challenges and be confident in scoring a goal. It’s a culmination of a lot of things.”
Jordan Pickford says Everton can’t ‘ease off’
“It’s a massive win, not just in the rivalry but in the league. All the hard work paid off,” the Everton keeper told Sky Sports.
“Great atmosphere and great application from the lads. We can’t ease off. We have to keep working hard.
“It pushes us even further up the table now, and we need to keep building.”
MOOD: pic.twitter.com/nNq9sGIgNs
— Everton (@Everton) April 24, 2024
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is Player of the Match
“It’s what I’ve worked for, and it’s where I want to be. Pressure is a privilege,” the striker told Sky Sports when asked about wearing the number nine shirt for Everton.
“It’s a great result given the circumstances of where we are in the league.
“It’s a great experience and a great memory and something we will look to kick on from.”
Everton move eight points clear of the relegation zone
The win is Everton’s first home win against Liverpool since 2010.
EV-ER-TON!
👏👏👏👏
EV-ER-TON!!
WE'RE FOREVER EVERTON!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Gmm708GBJr— Everton (@Everton) April 24, 2024
Manchester United secure the win against Sheffield United
Bruno Fernandes' double helped @ManUtd come out on top in six-goal contest at Old Trafford 🎯#MUNSHU pic.twitter.com/koy9HjFrug
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 24, 2024
Everton break Liverpool hearts as safety looks secure
Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have all but secured Everton’s Premier League status for another year.
In doing so, they have dented Liverpool’s title chances.
Has there ever been a more pivotal Merseyside derby?
Full-time: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
It’s all over at Goodison Park – is Liverpool’s title challenge over as well?
It’s too early to write them off, but this is a heavy blow to their chances.
Full-time: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Once last chance for Salah
The Egyptian gets a shot away, but Pickford saves.
90+5 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Dominic Calvert-Lewin comes off for Everton
The Toffees striker gets a huge reception from the Goodison faithful.
Youssef Chermiti replaces him.
Luis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister are booked for Liverpool as the Reds start to lose their heads.
90+4 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Liverpool string the passes together
Can they find one for a grandstand finish?
90+2 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Five minutes of added time
The game has been up for Liverpool for some time.
The latest corner is cleared.
90+1 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Elliot volley pushed over
Liverpool win a corner and the ball comes to the sub, who chests and volleys, but Jordan Pickford pushes the effort over.
89 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Everton have a free kick on the edge of the box
Ashley Young fires the kick into the stands.
88 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Liverpool look out of energy and ideas
The Reds aren’t mounting the charge that was perhaps expected.
86 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Manchester United wrap up the game against Sheffield United
Rasmus Hojlund has made it 4-2 at Old Trafford.
In front of the Stretford End! 🔴⚪️⚫️#MUFC || #MUNSHU pic.twitter.com/iZ7ir7stRo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 24, 2024
Liverpool make two chances
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson are replaced by Joe Gomez and Konstantinos Tsimikas.
84 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
So close to a third for Everton
Jack Harrison heads wide from the edge of the six-yard (five-metre) box after Abdoulaye Doucoure’s cross.
80 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Salah fires over for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah’s right-footed shot from the centre of the box sails over.
A rueful look from the Egyptian. Perhaps he knows this game is not meant to be for the Reds.
78 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Manchester United lead Sheffield United 3-2
Bruno Fernandes has his second of the night and United appear to be on their way to a crucial three points at Old Trafford.
WHAT A STRIKE, BRUNO! ☄️#MUFC || #MUNSHU pic.twitter.com/hEktZAqkIw
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 24, 2024
Everton make a chance
Idrissa Gueye comes off as Amadou Onana enters in the midfield.
75 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool.
The game moves into a lull
Liverpool have huffed and puffed, but the game has petered into a lull.
There will surely be a storm to follow – Liverpool cannot afford to lose this.
72 minutes: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Manchester United are level at Old Trafford
Bruno Fernandes from the spot 🎯
The midfielder draws @ManUtd level once more, dispatching the penalty awarded to the home side after Auston Trusty's foul 💢#MUNSHU pic.twitter.com/aeOM33TqeE
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 24, 2024