Everton and Liverpool drew 1-1 in the 225th Merseyside derby on Sunday.
The Toffees took it right up to their neighbours at Goodison Park and could have counted unlucky not to land all three points.
However, it was the Reds who went ahead in the 41st minute when Danny Ings made an impact in his first derby of this nature when heading home James Milner's cross with Everton keeper Tim Howard seemingly stuck to the turf.
Roberto Martinez's men were able to equalise in stoppage time of the first half when Romelu Lukaku pounced on a botched clearance from Emre Can to fire home for his fifth of the season.
There were chances in the second half but neither side were able to find a winner, which lead to the sacking of Brendan Rodgers from his post as Liverpool manager.
Everton sit 13th on the table following the draw while the Reds sit 10th after a less-than-impressive beginning.
MATCH OVERVIEW
Everton: 1 (Romelu Lukaku 45+1')
Liverpool: 1 (Danny Ings 41')
Goodison Park, Liverpool - 39,598
TALKING POINTS
- Are Everton capable of pushing for a Champions League spot this season?
- Who will replace Rodgers at Anfield? How can Liverpool get themselves back on track?
WHAT'S NEXT?
Everton host Manchester United on October 17 after the international break as Liverpool get set to meet Tottenham in London with a new manager in tow.
TWITTER INSIGHT
Liverpool FC has announced that Brendan Rodgers will leave his post with immediate effect: http://t.co/it2bKIJQbcpic.twitter.com/M3Af12Xnk3
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 4, 2015Good game from team! Let's take the positive from this and improve! https://t.co/W4TmHSZerL
— R.Lukaku Bolingoli10 (@RomeluLukaku9) October 4, 2015Gutted with the result today! More than deserved the win! What an atmosphere ! #UpTheToffees#Coyb
— James McCarthy (@JMcCarthy_16) October 4, 2015
QUOTES CORNER
Ex-Liverpoolboss Rodgers on there being 'no drama' prior to being sacked:
"People will want to put pressure on for different reasons. I don't feel it, I don't want it but anything externally, there is no drama.
"I have never felt anything other than secure."
Everton's Martinez on the display of Lukaku:
"The hold-up play from Rom was the strongest we have had in an Everton shirt.
"He locked three centre-halves and we played around him."
STATS SPECIALS
*Thanks to Opta
5 - Romelu Lukaku has scored five PL goals against Liverpool, against no other side does he have more (also 5 v Newcastle). Thorn.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 4, 20158 - Liverpool's last eight goals in all competitions have come from English players. Core.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 4, 20154 - The last four Premier League Merseyside derbies at Goodison Park have all ended in draws. Level.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 4, 2015
TEAM LEADERS
EVERTON
Goals - Romelu Lukaku 5
Assists - Ross Barkley 3
Clean sheets - Tim Howard 3
Yellow cards - James McCarthy 3
Red cards - Kevin Mirallas 1
LIVERPOOL
Goals - Christian Benteke, Danny Ings, Daniel Sturridge 2
Assists - Philippe Coutinho, James Milner 2
Clean sheets - Simon Mignolet 3
Yellow cards - Joe Gomez, James Milner 3
Red cards - Philippe Coutinho 1
