Liverpool stays perfect in Premier League
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Liverpool extended their dominance in the Merseyside derby with a 2-1 win over Everton at Anfield, though they were made to sweat after Idrissa Gana Gueye’s stunning strike set up a tense finale.
Perfectly set off by a magnificent goal from Ryan Gravenberch (11th minute), the Reds quickly doubled their lead thanks to Hugo Ekitike on a service from... Gravenberch (29th minute). Despite Idrissa Gueye's goal after the break (58th minute), Liverpool held strong and won in front of their home crowd (2-1).
Follow reaction and watch highlights as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid while Chelsea are beaten by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Liverpool got a last-ditch winner from Virgil van Dijk to defeat Atlético Madrid 3-2 in the Champions League. Here are highlights from the match.
Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead to Atlético at Anfield but an stoppage-time header from Van Dijk ensured the points stayed at home.
Stephen Warnock was full of praise for one Liverpool player during the first half of the Merseyside derby this afternoon. The Reds were in firm control for the opening half-hour of the game and took a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike,
The Champions League game appeared headed for a draw after Marcos Llorente scored twice to pull the Spaniards back - before Van Dijk's header from a corner in the 92nd minute.
A head-turning statistic surrounding the production of Atlético Madrid star Marcos Llorente in fixtures against Liverpool has come to the fore online.This of course comes fresh off a starring
Liverpool’s second goal was scored by Hugo Ekitike, an initial £69m summer signing from Eintracht Frankfurt; Ekitike was replaced in the closing stages by Alexander Isak, signed from Newcastle United for £125m; Florian Wirtz, a £116m arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, was another second-half substitute for the Premier League champions.
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Liverpool is experiencing a curious and victorious phase. Against Atlético de Madrid this Wednesday (17th), the Reds won 3-2 with a goal by Van Dijk in the 92nd minute.VAN DIJK! NO ÚLTIMO LANCE DO