Overview

• Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 at Anfield to record a fifth Premier League win in five and remain top of the table.
• Ryan Gravenberch scored early and then released Hugo Ekitike for the second before Idrissa Gana Gueye reduced the deficit.
• Slot said he delayed a planned 60th‑minute substitution of Gravenberch after Everton scored, pointing to the midfielder’s defensive running.
• Ekitike started over record signing Alexander Isak and scored again, with Slot insisting there is no selection headache between his two No. 9s.
• Analysts highlighted a worrying trend of Liverpool conceding after building two-goal leads despite their flawless results.