Liverpool branded 'embarrassing' as Everton break Merseyside derby hoodoo and wreck title bid

Liverpool branded 'embarrassing' as Everton break Merseyside derby hoodoo and wreck title bid

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Stuart Ballard

By Stuart Ballard


Published: 24/04/2024

- 21:59

Everton's last win over Liverpool at Goodison Park came back in October 2010.

Liverpool's title hopes have been left in tatters after they suffered a shock Merseyside derby defeat to Everton with fans turning on Jurgen Klopp's side.

The Reds have seen their season fall apart in recent weeks having been knocked out of the FA Cup and Europa League.


It's had a knock-on effect in the league as well with Liverpool dropping points against Manchester United and suffering defeat to Crystal Palace.

They got back on track with a timely 3-1 win over Fulham to keep track with Manchester City and Arsenal.

Liverpool's last defeat to Everton at Goodison Park came back in 2010

Liverpool's last defeat to Everton at Goodison Park came back in 2010

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A trip to Goodison Park has been relatively easy for Liverpool in recent history too with fans hopeful of three points to move back level with Arsenal at the top of the table.

But Sean Dyche's side, who are fighting relegation due to their points penalties this season, came out the better of the two sides with Liverpool immediately on the backfoot.

Jarrad Branthwaite eventually gave the hosts a deserved lead after tapping in a scrappy goal.

Klopp's demeanour on the touchline grew more and more agitated as the half-time whistle approached with his side struggling to create any guilt-edge chances.

Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz were all guilty of snatching at opportunities with Everton holding a narrow lead.

Liverpool came out in the second half the stronger of the two sides, but Everton stood up to the test at the back.

And they gave themselves some breathing room on the hour mark when Dominic Calvert-Lewin rose highest from a corner to double Everton's lead.

Liverpool appeared to run out of ideas after that despite Klopp making wholesale changes from the bench.

And they failed to make any impact as Everton held on for a famous win over their Merseyside rivals to leave Liverpool's title hopes hanging by a thread.

Jurgen Klopp cut a frustrated figure on the sidelines

Jurgen Klopp cut a frustrated figure on the sidelines

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The result infuriated Liverpool's fanbase and they let their feelings known on social media.

One supporter complained: "At this point it's embarrassing."

Another moaned: "We've really bottled it haven't we!"

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A third simply said: "We're finished."

One other person wrote: "Title race is over."

Another posted: "Players should be ashamed."

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