This will be one tough match for Everton. Away game, no Cahill, AJ nor Anichebe. No matter what, the Toffees must give it their all.
First shot off from Arteta in the 1st minute. He found that little space but his tame ball was saved comfortably by the opposing goalkeeper. Everton is slowly pecking Liverpool back but the Reds are causing their own little problems for Everton, and Liverpool has taken the lead in the 7th minute. Liverpool 1-0 Everton. Yak should have just clear the ball.
Everton don't seem to be able to settle. It's always a concern when you do not have a striker on the bench to change the scene if there lies a need to. The Toffees are not threatening Liverpool at all and Yak has shown much frustration for playing the lone striker and one which has been lacking support.
Arteta seemed to have moved into a more central midfielder position, lending Yak a little more help. In the 58th minute, a header by Ossie from Arteta's free kick nearly went in. Nearly is the word. Pienaar is replaced by Fernandes. Oh boy. I'm always concerned about Fernandes's commitment when he's playing. Soon after, Neville is being replaced by Bainsey and he very quickly won a corner for Everton, but it came to nought.
Everton continued to press ahead for the equaliser. Good link play between Ossie, Arteta and Yak to earn themselves a corner. But it was ably cleared by Liverpool.
Everton loses this derby match against Liverpool. But Everton really fought hard for every ball. That's what we as fans would want to see.
Score: Liverpool 0-1 Everton
Scorer: Nil
Assist: Nil
Subs: Fernandes, Bainsey
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