Mohamed Salah’s performance gave Liverpool a 2-0 win over Everton in the 243rd Merseyside derby on Saturday afternoon.Salah scored his second goal in the 97th minute to complete the result that put Liverpool top of the Premier League after Michael Keane was awarded a penalty. Ashley Young was earlier sent off for two fouls on Luis Diaz, picking up his 23rd Premier League red card.But of course you knew all that. What you missed were a number of interesting subplots during Saturday’s game.
At Anfield on a matchday, when the opposing goalkeepers arrive at the end of the pitch, the Kop welcomes them warmly.This is a long-standing tradition that has honored hundreds of goalkeepers over the years. But Jordan Pickford was not so lucky on Saturday afternoon.When the Everton goalkeeper took his place in the Kop in the second half, the home supporters, who had not forgotten the England international’s season-ending performance against Virgil van Dijk three years ago, went wild.
The fans have never hidden their distaste for the Everton players, but this was the strongest sign they showed of his presence as the second half prepared to kick off. It may have been Pickford’s first opposition strike that received a cold reception from the Kop supporters. It’s not that he didn’t sleep much. The Liverpool vice-captain was seen elbowing a fourth official near the touchline minutes after the Everton forward went down screaming after a collision with Beto.
The Reds defender moved towards the referee on the touchline, angry that more had not been done about what he believed to be the Blues forward’s elbow. But despite Alexander-Arnold’s visible anger, referee Craig Pawson did not think it merited a second review. Divock Origi, who scored six goals for United against Everton, has become a headache for the Blues as a Liverpool player. . With the game still in progress, the home fans serenaded their early efforts. His name was heard everywhere in the Kop.
It may seem like an innocent signing for the 2019 Champions League-winning goalscorer, but Liverpool fans know what they’re doing when they mention the name of the striker who did so much to frustrate Everton during his eight years on Merseyside. exactly what I was doing. .From now on, Origi’s name can be expected to be heard at Anfield whenever Everton visit.
