Overview
- Ryan Gravenberch struck early from Mohamed Salah’s pass to put the hosts ahead at Anfield.
- Hugo Ekitike, preferred up front over recent Champions League debutant Alexander Isak, doubled the lead before halftime.
- Idrissa Gana Gueye halved the deficit after a move involving Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye as Everton pressed late.
- Arne Slot later introduced Florian Wirtz and Isak, and Liverpool saw out a tense finish to make it five league wins from five.
- Tottenham’s 2-2 draw at Brighton left Liverpool on 15 points with a five-point cushion; Everton stayed on seven, with League Cup games next as Liverpool host Southampton and Everton visit Wolves.