The Reds' success this season has been built on consistent late goals, but they aimed to ensure a more balanced performance in this match. They started strongly, taking the lead within the first 12 minutes when Mohamed Salah found Ryan Gravenberch, who scored with a well-placed shot.

Liverpool continued to press, but couldn't double their advantage soon after. Salah had a chance to score himself, but his shot went over the bar. Everton's opportunities were limited, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall missed a good opening after some impressive work from Jack Grealish.

The Toffees' summer signing was left disappointed, but the Reds quickly capitalized on the next attack with a second goal through Hugo Ekitike, who scored after a through-ball from Gravenberch. Everton nearly equalized before halftime when Alisson's pass was intercepted by Iliman Ndiaye, but the cross was cleared by the Liverpool defense.

Despite having a two-goal lead, Liverpool became more defensive after the break, allowing Everton to gain possession. The visitors capitalized on this when Idrissa Gana Gueye scored a goal after being set up by Ndiaye, reducing the deficit to one.

The match was intense, with both teams creating chances. Everton's defensive efforts, particularly from Grealish, kept them in the game until the end. Liverpool, however, held on to their lead, securing their 18th win in the last 29 home head-to-head matches against Everton.