For Everton, the momentum they had off of the comeback win to Arsenal is gone.
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That would be the only goal as Liverpoll win 1-0 while Everton are now winless in 12 straight matches versus the Reds. Flares were thrown onto the pitch, and Liverpool will likely be fined for the fans’ actions, but it will all be worth it in the minds of anyone associated with the club. After a year he joined Liverpool for 34 million pounds making him the most expensive African signing. But the resilience shown by Jurgen Klopp’s players in responding to that setback has underlined their status as serious challengers to win the Premier League.
The Reds return to action on December 27 against Stoke City, which commences a run of three games within the space of a week. As the game progressed, Liverpool applied greater control, retaining 68% of possession, and, in the end, deserved their victory.
“It was quite intense”, Klopp said. Some players always have it and some need something else to get that reaction, but we need to change that as a team. “It was how a derby should be”.
Sadio Mane celebrates his 94th minute goal in front of the travelling support at Goodison Park.
Everton and Liverpool football fans can watch the match through TV Channels and live stream online. “We have accept how hard the result is”. “So we didn’t have a lot but we had our moments and second half we had more, much better, could have scored earlier”, said Juergen Klopp, Liverpool manager.
“I think Ross is lucky and Hendo is lucky, nothing else happened”.
Even in defeat, it was a formidable performance from the Republic of Ireland captain and one that resulted in a popular conclusion – perhaps Coleman has finally outgrown Goodison Park.
In any title-chasing campaign, a win at Goodison is valuable currency, but it must be earned. Everton or Liverpool? Leave your comments.
“It was just mistimed and you’re going to get them in derby games”.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman agreed Barkley could have been dismissed by referee Mike Dean. Barkley has been the centre of much attention this season, either in terms of tough love from Koeman or speculation regarding his future, but he was in the spotlight once again last night for a horrendous lunge on England teammate Jordan Henderson. “I saw it one time, but everything is clear”.
Discussing the United game, he added: “I’m starting to learn a little bit more”.
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Liverpool find themselves with a game in hand in third place, and a win would see them leapfrog Manchester City and take second place on the Premier League table.
