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Everton and Liverpool played out a goallless draw at Goodison Park this evening, the same result as five of the last six meetings between these two.
Brendan Rodgers handed a shock start to teenager Jordon Ibe and he was one of the few bright spots for the Reds, going closer than anyone else when he unleashed a long-range strike that cannoned back off the bar.
Disappointingly for Everton, they managed just one shot on target in the 90minutes, with £28million striker Romelu Lukaku again struggling to have a defining impact.
Steven Gerrard played in his 33rd and final Merseyside derby but there was no fairy tale ending. However, the Reds skipper does finish with a record of 17 wins and just five defeats against the Toffees.
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Show all 24 1 /24Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings EVERTON: Joel Robles Made several fine saves to deny Sterling, but was grateful to the post for stopping Ibe's superb strike. 7
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Seamus Coleman Was a threat going forward and had Everton's best chance, forcing a good stop from Mignolet. 6
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Phil Jagielka A solid display alongside Stones in the centre of defence, epitomised by his brave late block to deny Sturridge. 7
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings John Stones Involved in a fine battle with Raheem Sterling, and kept Daniel Sturridge quiet after he came on. 7
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Bryan Oviedo Was exposed repeatedly by Jordan Ibe's pace, eventually resorting to hacking down the young winger to earn a yellow card. 5
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Muhamed Besic Constantly harassed the Liverpool midfield and used the ball intelligently. 7
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Gareth Barry Worked hard defensively, but received a real let off after giving the ball away to gift Liverpool a golden opportunity in the second half. 6
Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings James McCarthy A fine first half display, but struggled as the game went on and Liverpool gained control of the midfield. 6
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Kevin Mirallas Faded after some bright moments in the first half to be replaced by Lennon. 6
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Steven Naismith A tireless display from the Scot after shrugging off a nasty looking head injury, but should have made more of a good first-half chance. 7
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Romelu Lukaku Provided an outlet for the more direct approach, but was kept in check by Skrtel. 6
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings From the bench: Aaron Lennon His direct, pacy style lifted the crowd and the team on his debut. 7
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings LIVERPOOL: Simon Mignolet Only had one save to make, but was more than up to the task. 7
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Alberto Moreno Offered Liverpool width on the left, particularly in the second half, but struggled to produce the final ball. 6
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Mamadou Sakho His nervousness on the ball was targeted by Everton and he repeatedly obliged by throwing away possession. 5
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Martin Skrtel Produced a superb performance to nullify Lukaku and bale out his side after Can and Sakho's repeated mistakes. 9
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Emre Can Defended very well, but showed his inexperience with the regularity that he gave the ball away. 6
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Steven Gerrard Made several uncharacteristic errors in possession in an oddly muted display, but came close with a free-kick and had an overhead kick blocked. 6
Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Jordan Henderson Was the most dynamic member of the Liverpool midfield, always looking for the decisive pass. 7
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Jordon Ibe A triumphant return to the Liverpool first team, with his pace and dribbling causing repeated problems. Almost scored a fantastic goal. 8
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Lucas Leiva Limped off in the early stages to be replaced by Joe Allen. 6
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Philippe Coutinho - Anonymous in the first half but came into the game more in the second, although he squandered a golden opportunity to capitalise on a Barry error. 6
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings Raheem Sterling Was isolated up front for long periods in the first half, but created several promising openings for himself and forced Joel to be on his toes. 7
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Everton 0 Liverpool 0 player ratings From the bench: Joe Allen Was neat and responsible in front of the Liverpool defence after replacing Lucas, providing the platform for their fine second-half showing. 6
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