Liverpool win derby to keep quadruple bid on track and add to Everton’s woes

Liverpool v Everton – Premier League – Anfield
(Image credit: Peter Byrne)

Liverpool’s 2-0 victory in a testing 240th Merseyside derby kept their quadruple bid on track while pushing Everton slightly closer to their first relegation in 71 years.

Andy Robertson’s second goal of the season produced the vital breakthrough after 62 minutes of dogged resistance from the visitors and Divock Origi enhanced his derby legacy with his sixth goal in nine cross-city matches.

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