Liverpool Sound Out Everton Over Branthwaite Deal Amid Defensive Concerns
Liverpool’s defensive frailties have prompted early transfer discussions across the city divide, with sources indicating that the club held exploratory talks with Everton over England international Jarrad Branthwaite. Though those conversations are understood to have been brief and without progress, the prospect of such a...
Arne Slot responds to David Moyes after Liverpool beat Everton
Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Everton at Anfield once again underlined the gulf in fortunes between the two Merseyside clubs. For David Moyes, it was another unwelcome milestone, as the Everton manager became the coach with the longest winless streak at Anfield. His frustration, however, was...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton – Premier League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to extend their lead at the top of the table, this historic Merseyside Derby held huge significance as the first game of the fifth week. The Toffees arrived at Anfield looking much more organised and effective under David Moyes, while Arne Slot’s champions...
Liverpool 2 Everton 1, Post Match Raw takeaways
First half control and midfield balance
On AI Pro’s Post Match Raw with Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick set the tone. “I thought first half we were largely very very good,” and “having last season’s midfield back gave us a lot more balance.” He doubled down on the quality,...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton – PL Man of the Match
Ryan Gravenberch
The Merseyside Derby is always a test of nerve, strength, and quality. With Everton arriving at Anfield determined to halt the champions’ momentum, Liverpool needed figures of authority across the pitch to secure the three points. Arne Slot’s side delivered exactly that in...
Liverpool Handed Timely Injury Boost Ahead of Merseyside Derby
Liverpool approach Saturday’s Merseyside Derby against Everton in buoyant mood, not only because of their flying start under Arne Slot but also thanks to encouraging developments on the injury front. The Premier League champions have looked sharp in the early weeks of the campaign, winning four...
Arne Slot’s Liverpool Start Earns Manager of the Month Nomination
Perfect August fuels early title ambitions
Arne Slot has wasted little time in stamping his authority on another Premier League season. The Dutchman has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August after guiding his side to a flawless opening. Three...
Ben Doak, Liam Delap and Everton’s Youth Revolution: Liverpool’s £30m Gamble
In a move that could rock Merseyside football, Everton are reportedly considering a sensational swoop for Liverpool’s rising talent Ben Doak. If successful, it would mark the first direct transfer between the fierce rivals since Abel Xavier’s switch in 2002. TeamTalk have reported that...
Liverpool and Everton Join Race for Sunderland’s Chris Rigg
Chris Rigg, Sunderland’s teenage sensation, is firmly on the radar of some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs—including both Liverpool and Everton, according to a new report from iNews. The 17-year-old midfielder, already turning heads with his mature displays in the Championship, has attracted scouts from...
Liverpool 1 - 0 Everton - The Postmortem
The Merseyside Derby is always an emotionally charged fixture, but this encounter at Anfield carried extra weight for Liverpool. After their painful 1-2 defeat to Newcastle United in the EFL Cup final before the international break, Arne Slot’s men needed to respond. With Arsenal winning 2-1 at...