Everton vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Everton and Liverpool shared the points after fantastic displays from goalkeepers Jordan Pickford and Alisson
Liverpool hit the woodwork three times and Everton once but both sides had to settle for a point from a sometimes feisty goalless Merseyside derby. Tom Davies found the outside of a post for Everton midway through the first half before Jordan Pickford pushed a Darwin Nunez shot on to the crossbar and Luis Diaz hit the frame with a follow-up effort. Then in stoppage time Pickford made a superb save to push Mo Salah’s shot on to the upright. Conor Coady had the ball in the net in the 70th minute but when his goal was chalked off by VAR for an offside there were ugly scenes as a bottle appeared to be thrown, narrowly missing Jurgen Klopp, while another fan ran on to the pitch from the Gwladys Street End to confront referee Anthony Taylor.
But the day belonged to the goalkeepers, with both Pickford and Alisson Becker making fine saves in the second half. The result kept Everton winless to start the Premier League season though they were probably happier with the result than Liverpool, who are still yet to win away this campaign and have already dropped nine points from their opening six games. Everton debutant Neal Maupay got the first real chance but dragged his shot wide after being played in by Demarai Gray. Davies and Amadou Onana were winning the midfield battles for Everton while Gray and Anthony Gordon interchanged on the flanks and got plenty of joy against Konstantinos Tsimikas, preferred to Andrew Robertson at left-back. Gordon, kept out of the clutches of Chelsea in the final days of the transfer window, tested Alisson with a drilled shot when Liverpool could only half-clear Gray’s corner, but the shot was too close to the goalkeeper.
Everton should have gone in front in the 32nd minute. Nathan Patterson’s cross missed the intended target but it came back to Maupay. His shot was blocked but the ball sat up for Davies, who saw his shot spin off the outside of the far post. But Liverpool finished the half on top. Nunez had just wasted a second chance with a header at the far post when he brought a superb save from Pickford with a looping shot which the England goalkeeper pushed on to the crossbar. Luis Diaz won the race to the ball and cut back in from the left but bent his shot against the post. The game became end-to-end as the second half went on. Tsimikas blazed wastefully over for Liverpool, then Gordon brought down a long ball and slipped it inside for the on-rushing Patterson, who saw his shot deflected wide by Virgil van Dijk. Pickford got down smartly to turn Roberto Firmino’s goalbound drive away then made a reaction save to keep out the Brazilian’s header from the resulting corner. Seconds later, the goalkeeper did well to block Fabinho’s shot at the expense of another corner. Then it was Alisson’s turn as Everton countered down the left. Gray pulled the ball back looking for Gordon but instead found Maupay, who could hardly believe he failed to score as Liverpool’s goalkeeper made the block. After Coady’s disallowed goal sparked ugly scenes, Van Dijk was booked after catching Onana on the foot with his studs. Dwight McNeil replaced Gordon with eight minutes to go and almost made an immediate impact when his deflected shot brought another fine save from Alisson. Pickford was not to be outdone, denying Firmino from close range in the 87th minute, before getting quickly down to his left to deny Salah with the best save of the match at the death.
Aston Villa vs Man City team changes
Steven Gerrard makes just one change to the Aston Villa team that lined-up against Arsenal last time out. Emiliano Buendia is replaced with Douglas Luiz.
Pep Guardiola also make just one change as Kevin de Bruyne returns at the expense of Julien Alvarez.
Aston Villa vs Man City line-ups
Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, McGinn, Kamara, Douglas Luiz, Ramsey, Watkins, Bailey
Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Stones, Cancelo, Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland
Dendoncker on joining Villa
New Aston Villa signing Leander Dendoncker spoke about how it feels to make the move across from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
“I’m very excited to have signed for Villa,” he said. “It’s a new challenge for me. I’m really excited to be here and I’ve already been shown around the training ground.
“I can feel that this a big club, you can just feel it. I obviously know the players from playing against them, and I know it’s a very good team with good players.
“I’m really happy to be here.”
Villa’s terrible form
Defeat would see Villa lose five of their opening six top-flight matches for the first time since 1986/87, a season which saw them finish bottom.
They have lost 13 Premier League games in 2022, a tally exceeded only by Everton’s 15 defeats
Guardiola on Haaland
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, is thrilled with Erling Haaland’s desire to score goals after the striker netted back-to-bakc hat-tricks in the Premier League.
Have a watch at Guardiola praising Haaland’s clinical ability.
Gerrard on deadline day signings
Aston Villa were active right to the end of the transfer window and brought in Leander Dendoncker and Jan Bednarek on deadline day.
At his pre-match press conference Villa boss Steven Gerrard spoke about what each player brings to the team.
“Both players bring vital Premier League experience and international experience. They bring profile into the team and stature, which I think we need.” he said,
“I’m hoping they bring a real positive energy that is needed at the moment. Hopefully they’ll give the current group some help and support that is very much needed in view of our recent results.
“I’m delighted to get them in. It was a challenge in both situations because they were very much in demand. So for them to choose Aston Villa and come to play for us is important.
“The work behind the scenes to get them done was crucial, so well done to those people as well.”
Aston Villa vs Man City
Aston Villa are winless in their last 11 top-flight meetings with Manchester City - one draw, 10 defeats - losing each of the last seven by an aggregate score of 22-5.
City have won 14 of their last 16 league games against Villa - one draw, one loss - their only defeat in this run was a 3-2 defeat at Villa Park in September 2013.
The champions have won 28 Premier League games against the Villans - against no side do they have a better record.
Frank Lampard adamant Virgil van Dijk should have been sent off in Everton’s draw with Liverpool
Frank Lampard criticised the officials for not sending Virgil van Dijk off in the Merseyside derby for a foul on Amadou Onana that he felt was a dangerous tackle.
The Liverpool centre-back was cautioned for a foul on the Everton summer signing in the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park but Lampard was surprised at referee Anthony Taylor’s decision and more surprised VAR Darren England did not intervene to dismiss the Dutchman.
And Lampard, who is aggrieved his players were criticised for time-wasting this week, felt Everton would have had a greater chance of recording a first win of the season if Liverpool had been reduced to 10 men for the last 20 minutes.
Lampard adamant Van Dijk should have seen red Merseyside derby
Everton vs Liverpool: Frank Lampard adamant Virgil van Dijk should got red card for tackle on Amadou Onana in derby
Aston Villa vs Man City early team news
Aston Villa will monitor new signing Leander Dendoncker who has a sore throat but Jan Bednarek is available following his loan move from Southampton.
Diego Carlos is a long-term absentee as he recovers from a torn Achilles.
Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake are back in training for Man City could feature but Kalvin Phillips is recovering from a shoulder problem.
Manuel Akanji, who has signed from Borussia Dortmund on deadline day, is unlikely to start but may play a part later on.
Half-time scores
Following Everton and Liverpool’s goalless draw in the Merseyside derby earlier today there are six Premier League fixtures currently in action.
At half-time Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and Wolves all have leads. Here’s how those matches stand:
Brentford 2-1 Leeds
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
Newcastle 0-0 Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest 2-0 Bournemouth
Tottenham 1-0 Fulham
Wolves 1-0 Southampton
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