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Goals from Andy Robertson and Divock Origi gave Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby and maintain their title pursuit.

Victory was secured in the final minutes with Liverpool substitutes again to the fore. Everton remained dangerous on the counter, almost exclusively via Gordon, who was cleaned out on one run by Alexander-Arnold and had a strong penalty appeal denied with the game goalless when going down under a shove from Joël Matip. But there was more intensity and urgency to Liverpool in the second half with Mohamed Salah increasingly prominent. That sparked the first of two scuffles in the opening period and, in truth, the needle was more entertaining than the game at that point. Origi ghosted in behind two Everton defenders to beat Pickford with a close-range header. Gordon raced away from Trent Alexander-Arnold on to an Abdoulaye Doucouré pass and went down just outside the area after a push in the back from the full-back. If that wasn’t enough, Ben Godfrey suffered a quadricep injury in the warm-up and was replaced by Michael Keane. Lampard had rested Yerry Mina after his return from a two-month layoff against Leicester on Wednesday, leaving Everton a man down on a bench that included the 18-year-old midfielder Isaac Price.

Divock Origi came off the bench to make the difference as Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton in a feisty Merseyside derby on Sunday to ...

"The result is (disappointing) but the performance isn't," said Lampard. "I'm very pleased and proud of the work ethic. Everton can take heart from a spirited performance, but their away form leaves them facing a real battle for top-flight survival. We passed the ball into the area where they had nine players. They made it uncomfortable but we didn't get in behind the last line. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Divock Origi was the hero as Liverpool scrapped to a victory against Everton that could have ramifications at both ends of the table.

He was unfortunate not to draw a free-kick — and possibly more — when Alexander-Arnold gave him a little shove as he looked set to run clear of the back line. Much as Origi's contributions will not be forgotten in a hurry, the goal itself was scored by the head of Robertson: literally and figuratively. As Jamie Carragher pointed out in commentary, it was a change he probably wouldn't even have made had it not been for Origi's storied history against Everton. But the weight of history should never be underestimated, and the Liverpool manager harnessed its full power. This is the kind of game for which Richarlison lives. If that wasn't enough, he then made sure of the result, getting on the score-sheet himself with a poacher's header after Luis Díaz went for the spectacular. His mere presence in the box seemed to spook Everton, who recognised their regular vanquisher — after his first involvement laid off Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson was heading in the opener seconds later.

By Simon Evans (Reuters) - Liverpool won the Merseyside derby 2-0 on Sunday to move back to within a point of Premier League leaders Manchester City a...

Eventually we got the three points, so that’s the most important thing,” he said. It was a tough game; we knew it was going to be tough for the last games. Then five minutes from the end, Origi made sure of the win heading in after a spectacular attempted volley from Luis Diaz bounced to him at the back post.

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Unfortunately for Liverpool, they will likely finish second in the league, but that should be an extra motivator to really pursue the Champions League as a way to get a major trophy on their hands this season. Despite some struggles against Inter Milan in the second game of their Round of 16 matchup, the Reds have been on an absolute tear this season. There is no better place or time than his Liverpool playing in Anfield in the Champions League semifinals for the Egyptian to show his true worth. However, Liverpool has a horse in that race, and his name is Mohamed Salah. Salah has been incredible for Liverpool for a few seasons now, but this year, he already has 30 goals this season. As Sadio Mane is definitely the starter there, Diaz is looking to make an impact playing in the middle, or after coming off the bench. Secondly, Liverpool spent £37 million on Luis Diaz in January of this year, and he has been sensational.

Liverpool kept the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table and pushed local rivals Everton towards relegation with a 2-0 win in ...

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Jurgen Klopp hailed Divock Origi as "world class" and a Liverpool "legend" after the striker produced another derby-winning cameo against Everton.

Speaking to Sky Sports after Sunday's Merseyside derby, Klopp added: "He is a world-class striker, he is a legend and will stay a legend forever. Jurgen Klopp hailed Divock Origi as a Liverpool "legend" after the striker produced another derby-winning cameo against Everton. Jurgen Klopp Calls Divock Origi "World Class" As He Discusses Future Of Liverpool "Legend"

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp heaped praise on Divock Origi after he came off the bench to help his team to a 2-0 win against Everton.

"We did not show up there in the first half. "They come on with the right mindset when they come on. "He [Origi] is a legend on and off the pitch.

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Of course, there was an extra attacker to pick up, but it was the identity of the new forward that was the key factor. From his theatrics and time-wasting when level to his unsavoury challenge on Jordan Henderson in the dying moments, it was a scummy performance throughout. On the plus side, Liverpool showed that they have a number of different ways to win. Again, the magic of Origi prevents too many solid conclusions from being drawn. The Belgian is not even really a part of the attacking rotation anymore. The Everton fear of Origi was palpable.

Villarreal boss Unai Emery faces a major call over his replacement for Gerard Moreno at Liverpool in midweek.

Moreno was forced off in Villarreal’s 2-1 La Liga win over Getafe earlier his month and he will not be back in action until the start of May. That would bring Manu Trigueros into midfield, as Emery aims to pack his central area to try and smother Liverpool in the first leg, with Moreno potentially back fit for the return fixture on May 3. According to reports from Diario AS, Emery will opt for a conservative move by asking Giovani Lo Celso to play an adapted attacking role.

By Peter Hall LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool closed the gap at the top of the Premier League standings to one point after a hard-fought 2-0 ...

Everton continued to hold their own in a raucous derby atmosphere until, with the first shot on target from either side in the match, Scottish fullback Andy Robertson headed his team in front in the 62nd minute. With Manchester City opening up a four-point lead over Liverpool at the top with a 5-1 demolition of Watford on Saturday, Juergen Klopp’s side struggled to break down Everton in a bad-tempered first half at Anfield. LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) – Liverpool closed the gap at the top of the Premier League standings to one point after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton in a feisty Merseyside derby on Sunday.

Both of Liverpool's goals in their 2-0 win over Everton came direct from headers. Andy Robertson nodded home their first from a Mo Salah cross, ...

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The 25-year-old has been linked with summer moves to Arsenal and Juventus but Guardiola was strong in his postmatch news conference, saying defiantly: "He is our player". Things might change if City land Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund but Jesus could still have a key role to play between now and the end of the season as Guardiola chases a Premier League and Champions League double. Jesus has found opportunities hard to come by this season but he has a record of scoring big goals, including home and away against Real Madrid in the last 16 in 2020. The win moves Rayo 10 points clear of the drop zone, alleviating any relegation fears, and leaves Barca embroiled in a battle just to finish in the top four. Since the start of the season, the Neapolitans have lost against Spezia and Fiorentina, twice against Empoli, and they've dropped points against Cagliari and nine-man Verona. Worse, their home form is pathetic for a title contender: They're seventh-best in Serie A with nine wins, three draws and five losses. Their final three opponents are at home against fellow relegation-fighters Hertha and double-trophy-chasers RB Leipzig, with a trip to derby rivals Bochum sandwiched in between. Alvaro Garcia scored a goal at Camp Nou that had implications at the top and the bottom of LaLiga as Rayo Vallecano stunned Barcelona, 1-0, making it a third consecutive home defeat in all competitions for Xavi's side. (That said, they do still have a six-point cushion for now, and with just five matches remaining.) More painfully for Barca, the result also means Real Madrid are just one point away from clinching their 35th LaLiga title. You can certainly make a case for Serge Gnabry's goal to open the scoring in the Bayern-Dortmund game. For many in the 75,000-strong crowd, it was a return to "football as it's meant to be" after months of crowd restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Paris Saint-Germain were crowned Ligue 1 champions for the 10th time on Saturday evening at the Parc des Princes, equalling the French record set by Saint-Etienne and Marseille. However, it felt like anything but a celebration. Frank Lampard will be focusing on Watford away on May 11 and home games against Brentford and Crystal Palace, but survival is far from guaranteed, particularly with Burnley now in a good run of form under caretaker boss Mike Jackson. Even though they have a game in hand on their immediate rivals, it means very little when you're down at the bottom.

Divock Origi's time at Liverpool may be coming to an end but he still continues to deliver and he will leave Anfield with a dilemma to solve for Jürgen ...

Never complained, happy to sit on the bench, but always ready to grab the moment by the scruff of the neck and decide games in Liverpool's favour. As Liverpool chase the impossible, Origi has been hiding behind the stage, waiting for one last moment left in the limelight to steal the show. It's hard not to feel like Origi will take a part of Klopp's soul with him when he leaves for pastures new. While his saga may be coming to an end at Anfield, the curtains have not quite closed yet. An indisputable legend and the perfect force of nature who can change narratives in an instant. The type of chaos who is tailor-made for heavy metal football and who evokes the kind of unbridled emotion that is unfathomable for a person outside of football.

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Gerrard understandably wants to make the Brazilian’s stay at Aston Villa a permanent one, but it might just make the Liverpool hierarchy a little more twitchy — the lack of plausible buyers is currently an ace up FSG’s sleeve in the contract stand-off, but they risk overplaying their hand. The Brazilian would have to take a major pay cut to make the move to Villa Park permanent, but there have been suggestions that Gerrard may be able to convince his former teammate to do just that. It allows clubs to spend a quarter of any savings they make or revenue they generate. Why is that relevant to Salah? It all comes down to whether or not Barcelona have a realistic prospect of signing him. But whether or not the ultimate catharsis for Gerrard remains in the realms of fantasy, the former Liverpool captain could still end up having a massive impact on his old club just 40 days later. While Jürgen Klopp preaches one game at a time, Liverpool fans are inevitably looking to the final game of the season.

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According to reports cited by Sports Illustrated, this interest has accelerated, and personal terms have now been agreed with the player. More than one company from the world of crypto is under consideration. Standard Chartered’s deal expires next year, and FSG are assessing the options in terms of alternatives. Alisson arguably produced the moment of the season for a second campaign running when he dropped dramatically to the turf after a routine save, copying Jordan Pickford’s earlier antics. Credible, incredible and anything in between: we round it all up in one place here, taking a sideways look at the day’s media goings-on from around the world. Unfortunately for him, that time could not be claimed back once Liverpool took the lead — and it was another Brazilian who got the last laugh.

Mohamed Salah and Liverpool will have been utterly perplexed by Frank Lampard's nonsensical claims in the wake of Everton's defeat in the Merseyside derby.

Divock Origi scored to put Liverpool up 2-0 against Everton this weekend. After the match, Jurgen Klopp poured out his heart and made it clear that he will ...

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