Mohamed Salah double sinks 10-man Everton after Konate escapes red – latest reaction

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GOOOOAAALL! Salah seals the win

Liverpool have been a constant threat on the counterattack throughout the match, and Everton’s decision to push for a late equalizer has backfired. Nunez carried the ball forward and timed his pass to Salah perfectly, who slotted it in past Pickford. Liverpool fans at Anfield can now relax and enjoy the rest of their weekend.

96 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

Szoboszlai showcases some brilliant skill to reach the edge of the box, but his shot goes over the goal. Everton is awarded a throw-in in Liverpool’s half.

94 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

Everton earns a corner! Anfield holds its breath as Chermiti forces Van Dijk into a crucial intervention that leads to the set-piece. Everton looks for a near-post delivery, but Liverpool manages to clear the ball. Doucoure then tackles excellently to regain possession.

92 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

Salah misplaces a pass in midfield, giving Everton a free-kick. Pickford launches the ball forward, but Liverpool defends well and clears. In the other end, Jota dribbles into the box but his shot hits the side-netting.

90 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

Harvey Elliott unleashes a powerful shot from almost 30 yards, but Pickford makes an excellent save to push it over the bar. We are about to play nine minutes of stoppage time, so Liverpool still has work to do.

89 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

Dyche makes one last attacking substitution, bringing on Chermiti for Mykolenko. Can Everton create enough opportunities for Chermiti and Beto to attack?

88 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

It seemed like Everton had a chance, but Danjuma’s pass is intercepted by Gomez. Everton fans believe there should have been a free-kick given for a late challenge on Danjuma. Liverpool counter-attacks and Branthwaite heads Nunez’s cross behind.

86 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

Branthwaite has been outstanding defensively for Everton and doesn’t deserve to be on the losing side. Gomez is penalized for a handball in Everton’s half, giving the away team an opportunity to launch the ball forward.

83 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

Liverpool can now maintain possession in Everton’s half and take their time. Gomez is playing at left-back, filling in for Tsimikas who was substituted earlier. Can Everton create one final chance?

80 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

Klopp decides to strengthen the defense by bringing on Joe Gomez for Diaz. Jota then heads towards goal, but it goes straight at Pickford. Dyche takes a risk by bringing on Danjuma.

77 minutes: Liverpool 1 Everton 0

Now Everton needs to come out and chase an unlikely equalizer, which could leave them vulnerable with a man down. Dyche is still furious about the decision not to send Konate off.

GOOOOAAALL! Salah buries the penalty with power

Pickford had done his homework, but Salah’s penalty was unstoppable. He struck it with power and accuracy, and Pickford had no chance. A muted fist pump from Klopp on the touchline.

PENALTY LIVERPOOL!

There has been a lot of controversy in this game, but this was a straightforward decision. Keane’s arm was away from his body. Pickford consults his water bottle, which has data on Liverpool’s penalty takers, before Salah steps up.

71 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Craig Pawson is busy again! First, Diaz goes down in the box, but Patterson slides past him with little contact. Then, Keane deflects a Diaz cross with his outstretched arm. Pawson is reviewing the incident on the screen, and this should be a penalty.

68 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Everton’s defending in this half has been superb, with Doucoure and Onana providing an effective screen in front of them. Dyche has been booked for arguing with the fourth official about the Konate decision.

65 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Everton is livid as Konate fouls Beto while turning into space near the halfway line, but Pawson decides not to show him a second yellow card. There wasn’t much contact, but it was a similar counter-attacking situation that led to Young’s first yellow card. Klopp is substituting Matip for Konate, which speaks volumes.

63 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

More frustration for Liverpool as Diaz attempts a long-range shot from a tight angle, which goes high and wide. Alexander-Arnold is staying wider in a more traditional position to stretch Everton’s defense.

61 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

A few groans from the home crowd as Tsimikas delivers a cross that is an easy catch for Pickford. Dyche substitutes Calvert-Lewin for Beto, making a like-for-like change and introducing fresh legs in attack. Nunez and Elliott are also coming on for Tsimikas and Gravenberch.

59 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Anfield is quiet at the moment. Sometimes, when the opposition goes down to 10 men, it can make the home crowd nervous because anything other than a win would be viewed as a disaster. Harvey Elliott and Darwin Nunez are preparing to come on.

56 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Everton defenders are putting their bodies on the line to deny Liverpool! Tarkowski makes two massive blocks to prevent Salah and Diaz from scoring. Alexander-Arnold’s long-range shot flicks up and hits Keane’s hand, but VAR checks for a penalty and there is no decision.

49 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Liverpool continues to move the ball from side to side. It’s only a matter of time before Darwin Nunez is brought on to add an element of chaos. Onana does well to win a loose ball in midfield, and Konate body checks him and receives a yellow card.

47 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Everton sets up with a narrow back five and three midfielders in front of them. Liverpool will have plenty of possession, but there won’t be much space to exploit in behind. Mykolenko has had a solid game against Salah.

The second half is underway!

Dyche makes a defensive double substitution, bringing on Keane and Patterson for McNeil and Harrison.

Another red card in the Merseyside derby

HT: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Liverpool has been the superior side before Ashley Young’s red card. The second half promises to be an attack against defense scenario. Liverpool’s passing has been slick, but they have looked most dangerous on the counterattacks. Dyche’s team has outlets, but Liverpool should come away with the win, putting them level on points with Arsenal and Spurs.

45 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Calvert-Lewin almost breaks through on goal from a long ball over the top, but he fails to control it. Jota almost slaloms his way through the defense in the final seconds of added time, but there are no penalty appeals.

44 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Liverpool wins consecutive corners, but Onana defends well in the penalty box. Szoboszlai attempts a spectacular shot from distance, but it goes wide. Liverpool needs to remain patient.

43 minutes: Liverpool 0 Everton 0

Everton is under pressure and a man down as half-time approaches. Alexander-Arnold delivers a fantastic cross from the right that goes across the box between four Liverpool players. Dyche points to his head and urges his players to 

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