Liverpool held off a spirited Everton fightback to claim a 2-1 Premier League victory in a tense Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday, preserving their perfect start to the season and moving further ahead atop the table after five games.

Seven months ago, I was enraptured when James Tarkowski slammed that ball into the goal at the Gwladys Street End. A moment that will be with me forever. Today, Everton headed to Anfield to take on the top of the table Reds. The size of the mountain that ...

Hugo Ekitike was given the nod despite a few games without a goal or assist, but with Isak now in contention, the Frenchman looks ready for the centre-forward battle. He took his goal fantastically well in Saturday’s 2-1 victory, converting from a Ryan Gravenberch assist with one perfect touch and a tidy finish across Jordan Pickford.

Everton haven't defeated Liverpool in the Premier League since 2024, but coming into the Merseyside derby, there are plenty of reasons for David Moyes to feel confident that his side can be the first team to earn points off of the Reds in the new season.

A few more miles now separate the two sides, since Everton made the move from Goodison Park to Bramley Dock, but the rivalry is still as intense as ever. Liverpool sit top of the pile with four wins from their opening four games, while Everton have also been in good form, earning seven points so far, leaving them sixth in the table.

Erling Haaland scored his 10th and 11th goals of the young Premier League season as Manchester City blanked Everton 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

The Debrief speaks to Unai Emery about Morgan Rogers availability between the lines and why it meant he would always come good for Aston Villa; plus: David Moyes conundrum with Beto at Everton and the