Dwigol Salah Defeats Everton, Liverpool Seizes Top Position

Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the win over Everton and took the top spot in the English Premier League standings. (Twitter @LFC)

JAKARTA - Liverpool became Liverpool's ruler after winning the Merseside Derby against Everton. In the Premier League English duel against the next neighboring team, Everton, at Anfield Stadium, Saturday, October 21 evening WIB, Liverpool won 2-0. Mohamed Salah's brace took Liverpool to the top of the standings.

In a match that was held during lunch time or noon local time, Liverpool won brilliant victory. But they had to go through a tight battle against Everton.

Yes, Everton is at the bottom. It just doesn't mean Liverpool will easily overcome their rivals.

The derby match always brings high tension and Everton plays hard against Liverpool.

Even while playing with 10 people since the 37th minute after Ashley Young received a second yellow card followed by a red card, Everton continued to play with enthusiasm. It's just that, Salah's penalty made Everton give up.

Victory over Everton not only made the Reds the ruler of Liverpool, but they also took the top spot.

The result earned Liverpool 20 points. The same as the duo for the North London team, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. But The Pool had the best goal difference.

However, Liverpool are still uncomfortable to occupy the throne of the standings. Manchester City, who will step down to fourth position, will win that position if they beat Brighton and Hove Albion.

Likewise, Arsenal are ready to carry out a coup if they win over Chelsea in the London Derby. Not to forget also Tottenham who hosted Fulham, Tuesday, October 24 in the morning WIB.

However, Liverpool could temporarily enjoy the standings throne while hoping rivals lose three points.

Meanwhile, Everton had to be wary because they remained stuck at the bottom. They are ranked 16th with seven points. Everton is only three points ahead of the team in the relegation zone.

In that duel, Liverpool faced Everton who did not give up. Liverpool's open game made them superior in possession of the ball.

Only, Everton was able to balance it. This is what makes it difficult for Jurgen Klopp's team to penetrate the visitors' defense. Moreover, The Toffees' defense is quite solid with national team goalkeeper Inggis Jordan Pickford standing under the bar.

But the disaster occurred after referee Craig Pawson was issued in the 37th minute. Young committed a foul on Luis Diaz which resulted in him receiving a second yellow card and then a red card.

However, Liverpool still have difficulty breaking into the opponent's goal which plays with 10 people. No goals were created so that the first half remained goalless.

In the second half, Liverpool put pressure on it. Everton, who lost in the possession ball, was unable to develop the game.

The patience of Liverpool players finally paid off when Everton player Michael Keane made a foul by touching the ball in the penalty box in the 75th minute. The referee had time to review the incident via VAR.

As a result, Pawson pointed to the penalty spot. Keane's strong protest was ignored by the referee and Salah completed the penalty execution well. He managed to outwit Pickford and Liverpool were 1-0 up.

This advantage did not make Liverpool easier to serve Everton. On the other hand, the visitors tried to catch up.

Unfortunately, their efforts were fruitless. Liverpool on the other hand managed to increase their advantage in injury time.

Salah scored a brace after receiving a pass from Darwin Nunez in the 90+7 minute. The score changed to 2-0 for Liverpool and lasted until the game was over.