In this game, the Reds broke the all-time record for consecutive games of scoring two or more goals (18), and the 25 away goals they have scored in their first seven on the road has only been bettered twice (Sunderland, 27 in 1892-93, Manchester United, 26 in 1907-08). The Egyptian’s sensational form is in keeping with Liverpool’s relentless assaults on their opponents. In Salah they have a player who many would agree is the best in the world on current form and he has now been directly involved in at least one goal in each of his last 12 Premier League appearances (11 goals, seven assists) – the third player to achieve that feat after Stan Collymore (12) and Jamie Vardy (15). He deserves much more credit!īut make no mistake about it, Jurgen Klopp and his marauding troops look bang up for the battle of regaining a trophy wrested back in style by Pep Guardiola’s City last term. Mo continue like that and next year France Football will move you to the 6th position. Picking a title winner from Chelsea, Manchester City or Liverpool right now is a tricky task, and for the neutral long may this thrilling race continue. What will rankle even more for a despairing fanbase is the fact Everton’s worryingly rapid fall is coinciding with a time where everything at Liverpool from boardroom to dugout is so frighteningly in sync. Limited funds in the transfer market, the loss of star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to injury, and colossally dense thinking in the boardroom have all played a part in the Toffees’ increasingly sticky situation.īenitez’s appointment was met with widespread despair given his association to the Reds, which included leading Liverpool to that famous Champions League comeback in Istanbul in 2005. Attempting a 4-4-2 against Liverpool’s attacking juggernaut, allowing Salah and the rest of the Reds’ devasting cast the freedom of Goodison Park, is a decision that ranks among the very worst of his illustrious career.īut the Spaniard’s hands have been tied to an extent. Kk2NHxqOvBīenitez has to take his share of the blame, of course.
Everton’s present predicament is the result of muddied thinking, a raft of managerial changes, and a baffling approach in the transfer market that has resulted in a disjointed and dispirited squad.Ĥ – Demari Gray is enjoying his joint-best scoring season in the Premier League, also netting four in 2018-19 for Leicester. What is so maddening for the Blue half of the city is the predictability of it all. But that fabled window was slammed shut for an Everton side now winless in eight top-flight matches, with six of those ending in defeat. Those who stayed were offered brief hope of a recovery when Demarai Gray halved the deficit before the break, but Salah and the brilliant Diogo Jota offered a brutal reminder of the chasm that exists between Merseyside’s heavyweights.Ĭliche lovers never fail to remind us that the form book goes out the window in derby matches. The exodus of home fans began from 20 minutes, by which time Reds captain Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah had put Liverpool 2-0 in front – the latter and Joel Matip having already passed up golden opportunities.ġ + 1 – Liverpool captain is the first Liverpool player to score and assist at Goodison Park in the same Premier League game since Steven Gerrard in December 2005. “Sack the board” was the chant aimed in the direction of the directors’ boxes, with chairman Bill Kenwright and director of football Marcel Brands bearing the brunt of the ire from the disgruntled Toffees faithful.Ĭonversely, there were plenty of songs of support for Everton boss Rafa Benitez – the only issue being they were songs of joy from a buoyant Liverpool away end keen to serenade their legendary former manager as his present employers were ruthlessly dismantled 4-1 at Goodison Park.
The Everton fans who had bravely bothered to stick around until full-time of Wednesday’s derby-day surrender to Liverpool made their voices heard in no uncertain times. Get breaking news & transfers, expert betting tips, weekly odds and promos.