Liverpool 2-1 Everton ANALYSIS: Why Hugo Ekitike is a huge summer upgrade, the Reds man who is a 'manager's dream' and David Moyes' glaring problem

Daily Mail | September 20, 2025

Liverpool took the bragging rights in the Merseyside derby on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike netted in the first half for Arne Slot's men.

Though it continued the hosts' 100 per cent record this season and ensured they will be top of the Premier League at the weekend, it wasn't without a scare as Idrissa Gueye pulled one back and a Jack Grealish-inspired effort almost earned the Toffees a point.

Here, Daily Mail Sport takes a look at the main talking points…

Hugo Ekitike's goal against Everton helped Liverpool on their way to a 2-1 victory — Jack Grealish impressed for the Toffees but couldn't prevent his side from coming up short in the Merseyside Derby

Jack Grealish impressed for the Toffees but couldn't prevent his side from coming up short in the Merseyside Derby

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David Moyes said on Friday that his main objective as Everton boss is to shorten the gulf between his team and their city rivals - and he needed to take just one look at the team-sheets to realise that is much easier said than done.