For the first time in 2023, Liverpool clinched three Premier League points with a 2-0 win over Everton, a night that also heralded the return of two forwards.
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Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring his first goal for Liverpool. Photo: @LFC |
Jurgen Klopp made two changes to his starting lineup for the Merseyside derby, reinstating Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in midfield after three respective successive starts on the bench.
A special moment for Cody Gakpo 🤩 pic.twitter.com/zd49I8tX1N
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 13, 2023
That all changed in a dramatic 37th minute when Liverpool turned an Everton corner, which saw James Tarkowski strike the upright, into a Mohamed Salah goal thanks to a quick Darwin Nunez breakaway.
UP THE REDS ✊ pic.twitter.com/W6REYXUYdQ
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 13, 2023
Liverpool quickly came out of the blocks and doubled their lead thanks to Gakpo’s maiden goal for the club, just four minutes after the break.ThisIsAnfield