In a heart-stopping finale at Goodison Park, Mohamed Salah etched his name into Merseyside derby folklore with a 94th-minute winner that sent Liverpool fans into raptures.
Derby Drama Unfolds
The 237th edition of English football's longest-running top-flight derby lived up to its billing with end-to-end action from the first whistle. Everton took a shock lead through Dominic Calvert-Lewin's powerful header in the 38th minute, capitalising on rare defensive frailty from Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool's Relentless Pressure
Jurgen Klopp's men responded after the break with increasing dominance. Darwin Nunez equalised in the 63rd minute with a clinical finish after brilliant work from Andy Robertson down the left flank. The Uruguayan's strike set up a grandstand finish as Liverpool poured forward in search of a winner.
Salah's Moment of Magic
Just as the game appeared destined for a draw, Salah pounced on a defensive error to slot home from close range in the fourth minute of added time. The Egyptian King's celebration in front of the travelling Kopites sparked wild scenes, with Klopp sprinting down the touchline to join his players.
The victory:
- Maintains Liverpool's perfect start to the season
- Extends their unbeaten run against Everton to 13 matches
- Keeps pace with Manchester City at the top of the table
Everton manager Sean Dyche was left fuming at referee Anthony Taylor's decision to play seven minutes of stoppage time, calling it "a disgrace" in his post-match interview.
