Andy Robertson was the hero at both ends as Liverpool broke Everton’s stubborn resistance to keep the heat on Man City at the top of the Premier League.Liverpool controlled the possession stakes in the early going, though found it difficult to break a committed and physical Everton side down.
The in-form Sadio Mane showed quick feet to spin Allan on the edge of the area before firing over. That speculative effort summed up the Reds’ struggles in the opening 20 minutes.
At the other end, Anthony Gordon was making the headlines for all the wrong reasons when booked for diving. The winger went over Naby Keita’s leg inside the area, though saw yellow with his tumble deemed to be an act of simulation.
Jordan Pickford was taking every second possibl …
- April 25, 2022
