Liverpool claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Everton at Anfield to make it five wins from five in the Premier League this season.
The Reds started strongly, looking sharp from the first whistle. Mohamed Salah threaded a clever chipped pass to Ryan Gravenberch, who volleyed it into the net to give Liverpool the lead. The goal was a perfect example of two world-class players making the difficult look easy.
Liverpool quickly doubled their advantage as Hugo Ekitike continued his fine start at Anfield. Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister combined to release the French striker, who calmly slotted the ball past Jordan Pickford. At 2-0, it looked like smooth sailing for the champions.
Everton, however, refused to lie down. Idrissa Gueye pulled one back in the 58th minute, finishing a teasing Jack Grealish cross into the back of the net. The visitors pressed for an equaliser as Liverpool struggled to maintain the intensity that had carried them through the first half.
Arne Slot responded with tactical changes, introducing Curtis Jones, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak to shore up midfield and keep Everton at bay. The Reds weathered late pressure, with Kerkez and Van Dijk making key defensive interventions to preserve the lead.
In the end, Liverpool held on for a 2-1 win, continuing their early-season momentum. Another Merseyside Derby victory keeps the perfect start intact, with Ekitike and Gravenberch again standing out and the team showing resilience under pressure.
