Overview

• Ryan Gravenberch scored the opener and set up Hugo Ekitike as Liverpool won the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
• Idrissa Gana Gueye pulled one back for Everton, but Liverpool saw out the match after a strong first half.
• Slot said he delayed substituting Gravenberch because of his off-the-ball running, praising his defensive sprints and overall display.
• Liverpool set up in a 4-2-3-1 look with Florian Wirtz rested, Dominik Szoboszlai advanced, Alexis Mac Allister box-to-box and Gravenberch operating slightly deeper.
• Ekitike’s finish marked his third Premier League goal, giving him three goals and one assist in 330 league minutes for Liverpool as the team remains top with a 100% record.