Liverpool U23s were beaten for the first time since November as Everton edged Monday night's mini-derby at Anfield 2-0.
Nathan Broadhead’s double separated the sides in their Premier League 2 encounter, with Neil Critchley’s charges unable to turn their exertions into goals against the leaders.
That meant a first defeat in three-and-a-half months for the young Reds, who remain fifth in the division as a result.
Jürgen Klopp, Pepijn Lijnders and John Achterberg were among the healthy crowd at a rain-soaked Anfield to see the second Merseyside derby in as many days.
Everton came into the clash with a four-point lead at the top of Premier League 2 and wasted little time in showing their intent to consolidate that position against a Reds side on a 13-game unbeaten run in all competitions.