**Team**
Slot made four changes to his starting XI, with Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, Andy Robertson and Salah the players restored to the line-up.
**Liverpool:** Mamardashvili (Woodman, 58), Van Dijk, Konate, Wirtz (Mac Allister, 83), Szoboszlai, Isak (Ngumoha, 72), Salah, Jones, Gakpo (Frimpong, 83), Robertson (Kerkez, 86), Gravenberch.
**Unused subs:** Pecsi, Chiesa, Nyoni.
**First half**
A fine save by Giorgi Mamardashvili – the Liverpool goalkeeper clawing away Beto’s header down to his left – prevented Everton from taking a lead with six minutes gone amid a predictably raucous atmosphere.
But, having weathered the early storm, the Reds grew into the contest and Gakpo saw a shot deflect wide off James Tarkwoski after the forward had darted inside off the left flank.
A pivotal two-minute spell during which both teams scored followed – though Everton’s celebrations were cut short as Ndiaye’s goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.
And, moments later, their disappointment was compounded by the sight of Salah wheeling away towards a delirious away end.
Gakpo was the creator, the No.18 bisecting the Blues’ backline with a superb pass that Salah met with a firm, first-time finish that drew him level with [**Steven Gerrard**](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/steven-gerrard) as the Reds’ top Premier League scorer in derbies.