In a dramatic finish, Liverpool defeated Everton 2-1 in the latest Merseyside derby on early Tuesday. Virgil van Dijk scored the winning goal in the 100th minute.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool, marking his ninth goal in Merseyside derbies. Everton equalized through Beto after a defensive error by Liverpool.
Freddie Woodman made his first Premier League appearance since 2021. He stepped in for Alisson Becker, who was sidelined prior to the match.
Details remain unconfirmed about the officiating situation. Three referees—Peter Bankes, Rob Jones, and Jarred Gillett—were banned from officiating this match due to club affiliations.
Historically, Liverpool has dominated this rivalry, winning six of the last nine meetings against Everton. The last time Everton won a Merseyside derby was in April 2024.
As of midday, Everton sits in eighth place, five points behind Liverpool. They have won only two of their last five encounters with their city rivals.
This match followed Liverpool’s elimination from the Champions League by PSG, adding pressure to perform well in domestic fixtures.
Fans reacted with excitement as Van Dijk’s late goal sealed the victory. This win continues Liverpool’s strong trend of scoring late winners against Everton—now totaling six in Premier League history.
