Liverpool claimed bragging rights in the first Merseyside derby of the new premier League season, edging everton 2-1 at Anfield.
clash on a perfect run, fresh from a Champions League win over Atlético Madrid, while everton arrived in good form themselves, sitting sixth with seven points from their opening fourgames.
The Reds wasted little time asserting
control. Mohamed salah slipped a clever pass into Ryan Gravenberch,
who finished neatly inside ten minutes.
Before half-time, Hugo ekitike doubled the lead, calmly slotting through Jordan pickford’s legs to put Liverpool firmly in charge.
everton’s idrissa Gueye pulled one back just before the hour mark, but despite a tense finish, Liverpool held firm to secure three more points and extend their 100% start, remaining top of the table for at least another week.
Gakpo’s struggles
Not every Liverpool player shone, however. Cody Gakpo endured a frustrating afternoon, managing just one off target while losing possession 11 times, being dribbled past twice and conceding a foul.
His poor showing saw slot substitute him on the hour mark for Florian Wirtz.
With both Wirtz and record signing
Alexander isak pushing for starting spots, Gakpo’s form has left him vulnerable to losing his place.
Despite the Reds’ perfect record, performances have been uneven at times. For Liverpool to reach their full potential, the underperformers may need to step aside-Gakpo chief among them.
Fan Backlash
supporters didn’t hold back, voicing their frustration with the Dutchman
throughout and after the match.
- “ѕlot needѕ to deal wіth the eleрhant іn the room at ѕome рoіnt (Gakрo).”
- “Gakрo іѕ uрѕettіng to watch thіѕ ѕeaѕon, what haррened?”
- “Alexіѕ and Gakрo have been abѕolutely woeful today.”
- “Gakрo already ruіned about 3 attackѕ.”
- “Gakрo іѕ ѕo рredіctable, change іt uр a lіttle brother. everyone knowѕ your move.”
- “Gakрo ѕo awful today…”
- “Gakрo, abѕolutely ѕhockіng agaіn.”
