Everton’s Pickford made eight saves to submit Liverpool to a 0-0 draw
Goalkeepers were responsible for the goalless result in an exciting Merseyside derby. Jordan Pickford was named man of the match for making 8 saves during the Reds' frustration at Goodison Park.
The match started at a high tempo as both sides hit the crossbar in the first half. Tom Davies' nearly scored the opener for
Evertonwhile his outside-of-the-foot shot hit the crossbar, while later
Liverpool'sNunez and
Luis Diazrattled the frame of the goal, with
Jordan Pickfordmaking an excellent save against
Darwin Nunez’s shot, driving the ball to the crossbar.
In the second half, Liverpool took possession by bringing in
Roberto Firminoto replace injured Fabio Carvalho. Fabinho and Firmino had chances denied by Everton's goalkeeper in the second half while
Alisson Beckermade an excellent save against Everton debutant
Neal Maupay.
In the 69th minute, Everton’s
Conor Coadytapped home Neal Maupay's cross-shot. The Liverpool Academy graduate went wild for celebration shortly before
VAR ruled his goal out for an offside
, keeping the result 0-0.
It could have been a worse afternoon for Everton as
Mohamed Salahnearly scored a late winner in the stoppage time, once again denied by Jordan Pickford who saved the Egyptian's excellent finish before the ball hit the crossbar.
Everton will trip to face
Arsenalfor their next Premier League game, while Liverpool will open up their Champions League campaign against
Napolion Wednesday before hosting
Wolverhampton Wanderersin Anfield.
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