Sadio Mane struck four minutes into
stoppage time to give Liverpool a
last-gasp 1-0 win over derby rivals
Everton that lifted them into second
place in the Premier League on
Monday.
Substitute Daniel Sturridge hit the
post with a low, left-footed drive
from 20 metres and Senegal
forward Mane was quickest to the rebound, sliding in
to convert from close range.
The victory pushed Juergen Klopp's Liverpool side
within six points of leaders Chelsea who won 1-0 at
Crystal Palace on Saturday.
"We didn't give one chance away and that's very
important against an opponent that only wants to
disturb your game," said Klopp.
"The plan of Everton was wild football. They were
chasing us everywhere, it is really difficult to play
against this ... it's a wonderful feeling to win."
In a match with few chances, Everton lost goalkeeper
Maarten Stekelenburg because of a leg injury after an
hour and understudy Joel Robles had to make a fine,
diving save from Roberto Firmino with 10 minutes to
go.
Stekelenburg had denied Firmino in the 50th minute
as Liverpool dominated, palming the ball away while
Nathaniel Clyne's effort from the rebound was
blocked.
Firmino also attempted a scissors kick from a Clyne
cross but his effort sailed over.
Tempers flared when Liverpool midfielder Jordan
Henderson was caught on the ankle by a late tackle
from Ross Barkley in the second half.
There was scuffling among players from both sides
before Barkley and team mate Seamus Coleman were
booked by referee Mike Dean.
Earlier, the first half turned into a stalemate with
both keepers seriously under employed.
Divock Origi missed a chance in front of Everton's
goal following a Clyne cross and Ramiro Funes Mori
headed narrowly wide at the other end.
Liverpool then pushed back Everton, who have now
gone 12 Merseyside derbies without a win and 20
with only one victory, in the second half and were
ultimately worthy winners.