"On paper, at least, Liverpool have thus far achieved perfection with a fifth win in as many Premier League games to keep them looking down on everyone else but they are yet to find their best form. There was a rare lack of late drama in their Merseyside derby triumph over Everton, instead having to cling on to secure the points."
"Liverpool took advantage of how deep their opponents were, enjoying the vast majority of possession. An early goal felt almost inevitable and it came within 10 minutes when Gravenberch broke through the defensive lines to reach a bouncing Mohamed Salah cross, which he hooked beyond Jordan Pickford with expert technique."
"Playing in a direct fashion, Beto was hassling the Liverpool centre-backs and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall fired wide after a neat exchange with Jack Grealish but these are the chances that need to be taken at Anfield. Ekitike proved that soon after. The composure of Gravenberch has been central to Liverpool's success this season. Like for his own goal, a gap between the left centre-back and full-back was exposed with a precision pass from the Dutchman, which Ekitike latched on to and sent under Pickford."
Liverpool secured a fifth successive Premier League win but have not yet found their best form. The Merseyside derby produced an early two-goal lead through Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike, after which Everton responded via Idrissa Gueye to make it 2-1. Everton grew into the game and caused Liverpool problems, with David Moyes still without a Premier League victory at Anfield. Everton set up cautiously and defended deep, while Liverpool dominated possession and created the early chances. Gravenberch's composure and a precision pass set up Ekitike's goal, and Liverpool had to cling on to the result.
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