Just before the Merseyside derby, Liverpool players were talking about ‘revenge’ referring to last season’s surprise defeat from Everton at Enfield. And everything was going their way: Everton picked up just two points in their last seven games, they had injury problems and a coach who managed Liverpool and never had the real support from the Toffies faithful. But what’s more important, the Reds had the best player on the planet at the moment – Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian is in a form of his life and he proved it again tonight. He scored two goals from a very difficult positions and once again proved his brilliance. Captain Jordan Henderson was next in line, as he scored the first goal for the visitors and assisted Salah with second goal of the game. In the end, the revenge was sweet: Everton – Liverpool 1-4. 43 & 25 – Liverpool have scored 43 league goals this season, more than any other side within Europe’s big five leagues (Bayern Munich, 42). 25 of those have come away from home, which after seven matches is the most in the top-flight since Burnley back in 1961-62 (25). Galore. pic.twitter.com/gUI0jSTTeZ— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 1, 2021 The Toffies are in a difficult position, but they were simply no match to their bitter rivals, who have only lost one of their last 29 games across all competitions. Maybe Rafa Benitez is past his best, maybe he will be sacked, but actually it’s the owners who made a mess, leaving the Spaniard without any real signings this season. You can’t attack Champions League spot or win against Liverpool with Townsend and Rondon.After the first 20 minutes of the match, Everton fans probably thought that they will end like Manchester United a couple weeks ago – with 5 goals in their net. The Reds took command from the first minute, and the Toffies have only Pickford to thank for, since England international saved excellent chances from Salah (two) and Trent-Alexander. Matip had equally good chance, but his shot went near the post. But Liverpool used some of it’s chances, in fact two of them, and it’s a close race which one is more beautiful. Captain Henderson struck a beautiful left foot volley from the edge of the penalty area in the 9th minute, but Salah’s half-lob from almost a dead angle 10 minutes later was equally beautiful.At that point, it looked like a disaster and indeed, some Everton fans already headed out of the stadium, but the Toffies dug deep, rolled their sleeves up, started to press Liverpool and got themselves back into the game with a Demarai Gray goal. Richarlison received the ball and saw Gray completely alone, as Trent-Alexander and Matip were miles away.The fears of Everton fans after first 20 minutes were proved to be true, but it happened in the second half. At first, there were only half chances as both clubs were organized at the back, until Salah scored his second goal, In the 64th minute, captain Coleman missed the ball and Salah was there to take it and score a precise goal in the bottom right, with Coleman on his back. This man is just unstoppable at the moment. Diogo was there to score Liverpool’s fourth goal WednesdayWatford – Chelsea 1-2 (1-1)/Dennis 43 – Mount 29, Ziyech 72/Wolverhampton – Burnley 0-0West Ham – Brighton 1-1 (1-0)/Souchek 5 – Maupay 89/Southampton – Leicester 2-2 (2-1)/Bednarek 3, Adams 34 – Evans 22, Madison 49/Everton – Liverpool 1-4 (1-2)/Gray 38 – Henderson 9, Salah 19, 64. Diogo Jota 79/Aston Villa – Man.City 1-2 (0-2)/Watkins 47 – Dias 27, Silva 43/Thursday22:30: (1.65) Tottenham (3.80) Brentford (6.25)23:15: (2.10) Man.Utd. (3.50) Arsenal (3.80)
