After the international break, Liverpool defeated Everton 3–0, and there were several moments that supporters saw both on and off the field.
After 75 minutes, Mohamed Salah completed his brace from a counterattack, but the Reds had to wait patiently before breaking through from the penalty spot.
It was a win that kept crucial pressure on those around them, and it briefly put Liverpool atop the Premier League standings before they were overtaken by Arsenal and Man City with their separate results.
We’re going to examine some of the game’s most noteworthy talking topics that you might have missed!
Pickford’s studies
Last season, Jordan Pickford’s water bottle helped him hold Everton at bay when James Maddison gave him a penalty save against Leicester, but his research was unable to stop Salah from opening the score on Saturday.
The Egyptian may have been hoping for a shot down the middle, but instead he sent it to the left of the Everton goalkeeper!
Klopp gives a hug Nunez
The manager took note of Darwin Nunez’s selfless decision to square the ball to Salah in the last moments as the Reds were on the break.
After the final whistle to celebrate a crucial three points, Jurgen Klopp gave the Uruguayan one of his legendary hugs, looking like he was never going to let go.
Although Nunez appeared to be the one to secure the deal in injury time, his late assist capped an impressive performance after coming on as a second-half substitute.
All over the stadium, fist pumps
Although the manager usually celebrates with the Kop after major wins, this time at full time, his fist pumps had more vigor.
After the derby victory, Klopp expressed his gratitude to every stand, and Reds fans were thrilled to see how much the German coach meant to them.
His hunger seems unquenchable, and he obviously possesses the motivation needed to bring out Liverpool 2.0 to its full potential.
“In a headlock” with Tsimikas
The possibility of Kostas Tsimikas participating in nearly every game until 2024 raises some minor concerns.
The Liverpool left-back played strong defense against Everton, so at least some of the fears have been dashed.
Throughout the first half, the Greek was in constant communication with Klopp, receiving orders from the boss. Klopp was even reported to have Tsimikas “in a headlock” on the touchline less than 20 minutes in!
Anfield’s Szobo’s love
Life on Merseyside has been instantly improved by Dominik Szoboszlai, and it seems the Hungarian is enjoying his time at the club just as much as we are!When asked how he is adjusting to life in the Liverpool team, the midfield player couldn’t help but smile when talking about his new teammates.
Although Szoboszlai acknowledged that assimilating into a new side is “never easy,” he seemed to be doing a respectable job of it! Young and lucky?After a string of calls they believed went against them, Everton supporters stormed out of Anfield feeling betrayed, although Ashley Young might consider himself fortunate not to have been sent off sooner.
Even though the 38-year-old had already received a booking, he was observed kicking the ball away at the halfway point.
Seven minutes later, Young was sent off for a careless challenge on Luis Diaz directly in front of the away end.
In the second half, Abdoulaye Doucoure also avoided punishment for waving a fictitious yellow card in Craig Pawson’s face.It seems that authorities are already becoming more lenient toward these offenses!