Liverpool managed to secure a relatively straightforward win over Everton on Saturday afternoon, picking up yet another three points and climbing towards the summit of the Premier League table. The Merseyside derby can be a feisty and competitive affair at times, but the Reds managed to keep a lid on proceedings before scoring two goals in the final 20 minutes to win the contest.
The Blues weren’t helped by the red card picked up by Ashley Young in the first half. The ex-Manchester United winger was shown two yellow cards and as a result, he forced Sean Dyche to adjust his game plan, with the boss instructing his players to remain behind the ball as part of a compact and narrow block to frustrate Liverpool. Everton tried to hang on and escape with a draw, but didn’t have the quality or the composure to reach the final whistle, with defender Michael Keane giving away a penalty after handling the ball in the 74th minute. One opposition player who did manage to shine, however, was Jarrad Branthwaite.
