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Liverpool managed their 100% win record after gameweek 5, and finally, they did not have to rely on a late winner. Ryan Gravenberch had been the man of the match of the game with one goal and one assist. Ekitike scored once again for Liverpool, but Alexander Isak still could not find the net after his second appearance for Liverpool.
Liverpool had a dominant start to the game, much like most of their matches at Anfield, and their hard work paid off in the 11th minute when their star midfielder Ryan Gravenberch scored the first goal for his side and also the first goal of the match. It was an excellent goal from the right side, and Mohamed Salah took credit for the assist.
Liverpool won the first Merseyside Derby of the Premier League 2025-26
From the 21st minute, Everton finally started trying to create some attacking moves with their first corner of the game, but it was proving really difficult for them to break the Liverpool defence. In the 29th minute, Liverpool built up another solid attack, and Ekitike did not miss to score the cushion from the right side. Ryan Gravenberch claimed the assist this time.
Liverpool remained on top of the Premier League at Gameweek 5
After swallowing Liverpool's second goal, Everton started pouring more pressure on the Liverpool defence. The blue half of Merseyside had control of the game, and Liverpool could not register any single attack after scoring their second goal. The game remained 2-0 after the end of the first half, with Everton finally showing some promising attacking moves.
Liverpool are the only Premier League team to maintain a 100% win record after Gameweek 5
The second half also started in Everton's favor in terms of position and attack, as the frustration of the Liverpool fans kept on increasing with their side continuously defending. Everton's hard work finally paid off as Idrissa Gueye, who will be 36 by next week, scored a phenomenal goal to minimise Liverpool's lead.
It will not be exaggerated if it is said that Everton had been the better team of the two in the second half. But after Liverpool introduced their substitutes, Everton Football Club did not get enough opportunities. Liverpool were not in any kind of rush; they scored their third goal as all they wanted was a clean 3 points. Ultimately, Liverpool managed another 1-0 margin victory and stayed on top of the Premier League.
