Everton vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight

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Liverpool secured a comprehensive Merseyside derby win against Everton on Wednesday evening, firing four impressive goals past the Toffees at Goodison Park as Rafael Benitez suffered a tough night against his old club.

Jordan Henderson got the scoring under way with a firm first-time finish from the edge of the area inside the first 10 minutes, before going on to produce a stellar performance. Mohamed Salah doubled the visitors’ lead at the end of a thrilling counter-attack, but Demarai Gray would pull one back for Everton later in the first half, slotting a calm finish under Alisson.

Salah sealed his brace after the break, however, pouncing on a terrible error by Seamus Coleman to run through on goal and tuck a low shot past Jordan Pickford – who, despite the eventual scoreline, impressed with numerous top saves throughout the game. Diogo Jota would round out the scoring as the final 10 minutes approached, turning his man with an inventive first touch before slamming a finish high into the Everton net. The result kept Jurgen Klopp’s third-placed Liverpool one point behind second Manchester City and two points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea – with City and the Blues both also winning on Wednesday night.

Follow all the post-match reaction below:

Everton vs Liverpool

• Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Godfrey, Digne, Allan, Doucoure, Gray, Townsend, Richarlison, Rondon
• Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago, Salah, Jota, Mane
• 9 mins: Henderson opens scoring with long-range, first-time effort
• 19 mins: Salah doubles Liverpool’s lead to finish slick counter-attack
• 38 mins: Gray pulls one back for Everton by slotting under Alisson
• 64 mins: Salah pounces on Coleman error to pull Liverpool clear again
• 79 mins: Jota produces clever turn and powerful finish to seal the win

[1 December 2021 21:00 · Michael Jones]

Everton 1 - 2 Liverpool

41 mins: We’ve suddenly got a game on at Goodison Park. Liverpool may be a bit at fault for slowing their tempo but Everton have hung in their and took their chance.

Doucoure pokes a pass into Gray who looks to take on Alexander-Arnold and Fabinho. He steps over the ball and goes to ground on the edge of the box. Fabinho raises his hands in bewilderment and the referee pulls out another yellow card, booking Gray for diving.

[1 December 2021 20:54 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Everton 1 - 2 Liverpool (Gray, 38’)⚽️

38 mins: Hope for Everton! They get one back. Allan sends a pass up to Richarlison who quickly squares it into the middle where Demarai Gray picks up the ball. He drives towards the box cutting in between the Liverpool centre-backs as Alisson comes off his line. Gray slots his shot through the legs of the Liverpool goalkeeper and into the back of the net! Cool finish from the Everton winger.

[1 December 2021 20:54 · Michael Jones]

Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool

37 mins: Liverpool have taken control of the game again by maintaining possession and slowly working their way up the pitch. Alexander-Arnold swings a cross in from the right but he doesn’t have anyone running into the box and Pickford collects the bouncing ball without too much trouble.

[1 December 2021 20:50 · Michael Jones]

Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool

34 mins: Townsend and Robertson collide and the Liverpool man takes a knock to the face. There’s a bit of blood to mop up but he’ll be alright to play on.

[1 December 2021 20:48 · Michael Jones]

Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool

32 mins: Everton’s free kick some to nothing for the home team and Liverpool look to come forward. A mis-timed back pass sees Jota and Allan both chasing down a loose and Allan slides in to win it. He follows through and takes out the Liverpool forward earning himself a yellow card for dangerous play. The Everton fans are not happen about that decision and neither is Jota who wants the referee to pull out a red card.

[1 December 2021 20:46 · Michael Jones]

Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool

29 mins: Everton are responding slowly. They’ve whipped a couple of crosses into the Liverpool box but both have been delat with by Van Dijk. Allan then attempts to weave his way through the midfield and gets brought down by Thiago. Free kick to the home side.

[1 December 2021 20:43 · Michael Jones]

Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool

26 mins: Sadio Mane fires one at goal from the inside right channel and Pickford parries it away just as a second ball comes flying onto the pitch. Thiago boots that one out of the playing area as Robertson keeps the actual ball alive on the left wing. He pulls it back to Thiago who also shoots from range but his effort is blocked by Ben Godfrey.

[1 December 2021 20:40 · Michael Jones]

Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool

23 mins: Liverpool have now scored 500 Premier League under Jurgen Klopp. They’re dominating this game and it could be a humiliating scoreline for Everton if things continue as they are.

[1 December 2021 20:36 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool (Salah, 19’)⚽️

19 mins: Salah’s on the scoresheet! Caught on the ball in the middle of the park Everton are forced to retreat as Diogo Jota prods the ball to Henderson. Salah flies down the right wing and Henderson sends it up to him. Seamus Coleman is caught on his heels trying to get back in time but Salah is past him in a flash after poking the ball into the box. There’s just Pickford left to beat and Salah opens his body up and curls a left-footed strike into the far top corner. Great finish, great goal.

[1 December 2021 20:35 · Michael Jones]

Everton 0 - 1 Liverpool

18 mins: Everton work the ball into the Liverpool box from a corner but Alisson comes out to punch it away. He doesn’t send it very far though and needs the help of Virgil van Dijk to complete the clearance.