Liverpool leaves Arsenal in the dust in the championship race

At home, Liverpool proved their position as the team at the top of the Premier League rankings despite having to host a high-performing Everton in the earliest match of round 5 taking place on the evening of September 20.

Gravenberch (center) glows - Photo: REUTERS

Before this match, Liverpool were in extremely good form with a series of 5 consecutive wins in all competitions, including 4 matches in the Premier League.

Everton always play with passion in the Merseyside derby. They also have a 4-match unbeaten streak (3 wins, 1 draw) and promise to make it difficult for Liverpool.

But then everything was completely opposite to the prediction. Coach Arne Slot surprised by leaving the superstar duo worth more than 250 million euros - Isak and Wirtz on the bench, but still had enough power to overwhelm the opponent at Anfield.

With the shining midfield frame from last season, Gravenberch - Mac Allister - Szoboszlai, Liverpool dominated right after the opening whistle.

In the 10th minute, the home team took the lead with a moment of genius from Salah and Gravenberch.

Gravenberch's stunning goal - Photo: REUTERS

From outside the penalty area, Salah delicately flicked the ball for the Dutch midfielder to escape. At a fairly narrow shooting angle, Gravenberch still decided to connect the shot, sending the ball flying in an unpredictable trajectory, leaving goalkeeper Pickford helpless.

Liverpool continued to dominate the attack after the opening goal. And in the 29th minute, they doubled the gap with another top combination.

After a series of neat passes, Gravenberch broke free from Everton's compact midfield and played a through ball for Ekitike to break free.

Liverpool's new 95 million euro player quickly fired a cross-angle shot that "threaded the needle" past goalkeeper Pickford, raising the score to 2-0 for Liverpool.

After the second goal, Liverpool proactively slowed down the pace of the match, but still controlled the game.

Isak did not show much in the nearly 30 minutes on the field - Photo: REUTERS

Everton rekindled hope with Gueye's goal in the 58th minute. From Grealish's cross, Ndiaye had a great pass to Gueye who ran up and finished powerfully, defeating goalkeeper Alisson.

After this goal, coach Slot brought in the expensive rookie duo Wirtz - Isak. Although neither of them showed much, Liverpool still controlled the game well, hardly allowing Everton to cause any more danger.

In the end, Liverpool beat Everton 2-1. Although it was only a narrow victory, this was actually the best match of the season for the reigning English champions.

After 5 rounds, they won 15 points, temporarily leaving Arsenal (only played 4 matches) 6 points behind.

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HUY DANG

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