Ryan Gravenberch likened to two World Cup winners as UK media reacts to Liverpool derby win

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Liverpool's 2-1 triumph over Everton in the 247th Merseyside derby marks their fifth consecutive Anfield victory against their local rivals, a feat not achieved since the mid-1930s.

Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike netted the goals that ensured victory for the Premier League champions, despite Idrissa Gueye's second-half effort.

One thing Slot is trying to do is to help last year's Premier League Young Player of the Season with his offensive game, aiming to get him into more attacking spaces."

Paul Joyce - The Times

"Already this term Gravenberch has two [goals] and the timing of his run off Everton's leaden-footed midfield and the majesty of his finish was one for a highlight reel which already possesses some jaw-dropping moments of individual skill.

"The threaded pass that served up the chance for Hugo Ekitike to score what was the winner was not too bad either.

The threaded pass that served up the chance for Hugo Ekitike to score what was the winner was not too bad either.

He has also embraced the need to take recovery seriously between matches by following the example laid down by fellow Dutchman Van Dijk who comes across as mentor to Gravenberch."

Chris Bascombe - The Telegraph

"Let's talk about Ryan Gravenberch, the cool head in an otherwise anxious Liverpool Merseyside derby win.

"You would have noticed his rise to prominence last season, and recognised the deserving praise for a footballer reinvented as a deep-lying midfielder.

There can be no one better operating in his position across Europe.

"Since the end of last season, coaches have worked out that the way to stop Liverpool is to target Gravenberch

There was a rare lack of late drama in their Merseyside derby triumph over Everton, instead having to cling on to secure the points.

"After a swashbuckling first half in which Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike created a two-goal lead for the champions, Everton awoke and got back into the match thanks to Idrissa Gueye