6 duels won: ‘Solid’ Liverpool beast justified big Arne Slot call in Merseyside derby triumph
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On September 20, 2025, Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Everton in a closely contested Premier League match at Anfield. Milos Kerkez, Liverpool’s left-back, made a strong contribution, earning a player rating of 7/10 and helping his team maintain defensive solidity throughout the game.
The opening goal came early in the 10th minute when Ryan Gravenberch provided the assist for Mohamed Salah to score, putting Liverpool ahead. Everton responded quickly with Iliman Ndiaye scoring in the 28th minute to level the score. The match remained competitive with both teams creating chances, but Liverpool edged in front again with a goal from Hugo Ekitiké in the 29th minute, assisted by Gravenberch.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz also played key roles for Liverpool, with Szoboszlai receiving a yellow card in the 69th minute. For Everton, Iliman Ndiaye displayed an effective performance, creating and scoring opportunities, while Idrissa Gueye assisted a goal that temporarily tied the game.
Statistically, Liverpool dominated possession with 58% and had more shots on target. The attacking style was evident with Liverpool registering 8 shots (3 on target) compared to Everton's 7 shots (2 on target). Kerkez's defending was notable, contributing to multiple tackles and interceptions, which helped Liverpool maintain control in critical phases.
Overall, Liverpool’s blend of early goals and controlled defense, backed by Kerkez's solid left-back performance, proved decisive in this Merseyside derby, allowing them to claim all three points against a resilient Everton side.
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