Liverpool hold on to record a crucial win against their city rivals, who created very little
90
Substitution
Peter Crouch replaces Gerrard in the closing seconds
90
Into stoppage time and Everton look like slipping five points behind their rivals
90
Gerrard controls Reina's long ball on his chest, swivels and hits a fierce shot towards the top corner. Well saved by Howard. Corner is cleared
89
Substitution
Jermaine Pennant comes on for goalscorer Torres
89
Yellow Card
Fernando Torres is booked for kicking the ball away
88
Dirk Kuyt breaks free on the break and has a shot deflected behind. Everton clear
86
Everton pour forward, leaving Lescott alone at the back. Reina again rushes out to claim a cross but makes no contact. Nervous times for the home side
85
Jagielka has stayed up front as Everton seek the breakthrough from a setpiece. Liverpool are not quite holding on but they are carrying little theat themselves
82
Substitution
Yossi Benayoun replaces Ryan Babel
81
Everton make progress with a series of throw-ins down the right
79
Liverpool mount a counterattack but Torres loses possession - the Reds' star man has seen little of the ball this half
77
The visitors are showing more urgency in their search for an equaliser with Jagielka briefly joining Yakubu in attack
74
Reina makes a terrible attempt at a punch from Arteta's corner but the whistle goes for a foul by Yakubu
72
Substitution
Phil Neville is replaced by Leighton Baines
71
Yellow Card
Phil Jagielka catches Gerrard with a high boot
69
Gerrard takes on Yobo, who concedes the corner
68
Another good block by Yobo, this time from Lucas. Better stuff from Liverpool
67
Xabi Alonso latches onto a loose ball but has his shot blocked by Joseph Yobo
66
Liverpool break swiftly but Ryan Babel wastes a good position after good work by Gerrard
64
The visitors continue to press without creating clear chances
61
Substitution
Henriques Manuel Fernandes replaces Steven Pienaar
61
Yakubu is challenged well by Sami Hyypia as the Nigerian prepares to shoot
59
Everton enjoy a succession of free kicks in Liverpool's half but the reds absorb the pressure
57
Tempers flare as Jamie Carragher and Phil Neville fly into each other. The game is scrappy with little fluency in passing
54
The hosts will be cursing those missed chances as this half is much more even
52
Yakubu is seeing more of the ball this half but the big striker is crowded out. Liverpool are not in their stride yet this half
50
The Blues are looking more threatening and release Yakubu, who shoots over, but the whistle has already gone for a foul by Carsley
48
Yellow Card
Another Everton player goes in the book - Pienaar cynically hauls back the breaking Ryan Babel
47
Everton win a corner through Yakubu. Arteta's delivery is punched clear by Reina
Second half
No changes at the break as the second period begins
Half time
Liverpool totally dominant. Everton need to improve drastically after the break
45
Riise lines up a trademark piledriver, but it is deflected behind. Sami Hyypia doesn't connect properly with Gerrard's cross
44
Torres slips in Dirk Kuyt but the Dutchman misses the target. Liverpool will feel that they should have a healthier lead
42
Yakubu holds up the ball, waits for support but can't find Pienaar. The striker is very isolated for the visitors
39
Steven Gerrard picks up a loose ball 25 yards out and hammers a shot against the post
38
Ryan Babel breaks quickly but Tony Hibbert clears for a corner with Torres awaiting the cross. Everton clear the danger
37
Everton appeals for handball are waved away as Lescott attacks a dangerous ball into the box
36
Mikel Arteta works some space and finds Steven Pienaar in a good position, but the South African miscontrols. That sums up Everton so far
33
Everton will already be eyeing half time - they just haven't got going
31
A rash tackle by Phil Jagielka on Torres gifts Liverpool a free kick in a dangerous position. Gerrard nearly finds Lucas but Lee Carsley intervenes
28
Another chance goes begging for the home side! Ryan Babel can't connect with Riise's cross under pressure from two Everton defenders
26
Leon Osman is crowded out after a spell of passing by the Blues
24
Neville clears Riise's cross behind for another corner. Howard comes and misses the cross but Dirk Kuyt can't convert an easy chance from close-range. Should be 2-0
21
Everton win a corner through Joleon Lescott down the left. Arteta's delivery is cleared by Riise
19
A rare Blues foray into Liverpool territory peters out when Yakubu is caught offside
17
Yellow Card
Phil Neville catches Lucas with a late tackle and earns a booking
16
Liverpool nearly score again as Torres and Kuyt go close in quick succession. Neat save from Tim Howard. The reds are dominant
12
Babel takes on Tony Hibbert and whips in a good cross. Cleared for a corner that Phil Jagielka deals with
11
The Toffees are looking shaky after that early setback and cannot retain possession
9
Yellow Card
Lee Carsley sees yellow for a high challenge on Torres
8
Goal
Fernando Torres opens the scoring with a fine strike after Yakubu was caught in possession
6
Ryan Babel breaks quickly down the left but his pacy run is let down by a poor cross
4
It could be a congested midfield battle today - Torres and Yakubu have started off as lone strikers
2
Everton have the first shot, Arteta forcing Reina into a regulation save with a left=footed shot from the edge of the area
1
Liverpool press first but Torres can't control Gerrard's pass
Kickoff
Referee Howard Webb get us underway at Anfield
Awaiting Kickoff
These games have seen more red cards (16) than any other Premier League fixture
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Two points separate these rivals in the battle for fourth place; Liverpool have lost only two of the last 16 Merseyside derbies
A crucial Merseyside derby sees the Reds replace the suspended Javier Mascherano with Lucas Leiva. Stephen Pienaar has recovered from illness to start for Everton
Liverpool
Everton
Full time
Liverpool hold on to record a crucial win against their city rivals, who created very little
Substitution
Peter Crouch replaces Gerrard in the closing seconds
Into stoppage time and Everton look like slipping five points behind their rivals
Gerrard controls Reina's long ball on his chest, swivels and hits a fierce shot towards the top corner. Well saved by Howard. Corner is cleared
Substitution
Jermaine Pennant comes on for goalscorer Torres
Yellow Card
Fernando Torres is booked for kicking the ball away
Dirk Kuyt breaks free on the break and has a shot deflected behind. Everton clear
Everton pour forward, leaving Lescott alone at the back. Reina again rushes out to claim a cross but makes no contact. Nervous times for the home side
Jagielka has stayed up front as Everton seek the breakthrough from a setpiece. Liverpool are not quite holding on but they are carrying little theat themselves
Substitution
Yossi Benayoun replaces Ryan Babel
Everton make progress with a series of throw-ins down the right
Liverpool mount a counterattack but Torres loses possession - the Reds' star man has seen little of the ball this half
The visitors are showing more urgency in their search for an equaliser with Jagielka briefly joining Yakubu in attack
Reina makes a terrible attempt at a punch from Arteta's corner but the whistle goes for a foul by Yakubu
Substitution
Phil Neville is replaced by Leighton Baines
Yellow Card
Phil Jagielka catches Gerrard with a high boot
Gerrard takes on Yobo, who concedes the corner
Another good block by Yobo, this time from Lucas. Better stuff from Liverpool
Xabi Alonso latches onto a loose ball but has his shot blocked by Joseph Yobo
Liverpool break swiftly but Ryan Babel wastes a good position after good work by Gerrard
The visitors continue to press without creating clear chances
Substitution
Henriques Manuel Fernandes replaces Steven Pienaar
Yakubu is challenged well by Sami Hyypia as the Nigerian prepares to shoot
Everton enjoy a succession of free kicks in Liverpool's half but the reds absorb the pressure
Tempers flare as Jamie Carragher and Phil Neville fly into each other. The game is scrappy with little fluency in passing
The hosts will be cursing those missed chances as this half is much more even
Yakubu is seeing more of the ball this half but the big striker is crowded out. Liverpool are not in their stride yet this half
The Blues are looking more threatening and release Yakubu, who shoots over, but the whistle has already gone for a foul by Carsley
Yellow Card
Another Everton player goes in the book - Pienaar cynically hauls back the breaking Ryan Babel
Everton win a corner through Yakubu. Arteta's delivery is punched clear by Reina
Second half
No changes at the break as the second period begins
Half time
Liverpool totally dominant. Everton need to improve drastically after the break
Riise lines up a trademark piledriver, but it is deflected behind. Sami Hyypia doesn't connect properly with Gerrard's cross
Torres slips in Dirk Kuyt but the Dutchman misses the target. Liverpool will feel that they should have a healthier lead
Yakubu holds up the ball, waits for support but can't find Pienaar. The striker is very isolated for the visitors
Steven Gerrard picks up a loose ball 25 yards out and hammers a shot against the post
Ryan Babel breaks quickly but Tony Hibbert clears for a corner with Torres awaiting the cross. Everton clear the danger
Everton appeals for handball are waved away as Lescott attacks a dangerous ball into the box
Mikel Arteta works some space and finds Steven Pienaar in a good position, but the South African miscontrols. That sums up Everton so far
Everton will already be eyeing half time - they just haven't got going
A rash tackle by Phil Jagielka on Torres gifts Liverpool a free kick in a dangerous position. Gerrard nearly finds Lucas but Lee Carsley intervenes
Another chance goes begging for the home side! Ryan Babel can't connect with Riise's cross under pressure from two Everton defenders
Leon Osman is crowded out after a spell of passing by the Blues
Neville clears Riise's cross behind for another corner. Howard comes and misses the cross but Dirk Kuyt can't convert an easy chance from close-range. Should be 2-0
Everton win a corner through Joleon Lescott down the left. Arteta's delivery is cleared by Riise
A rare Blues foray into Liverpool territory peters out when Yakubu is caught offside
Yellow Card
Phil Neville catches Lucas with a late tackle and earns a booking
Liverpool nearly score again as Torres and Kuyt go close in quick succession. Neat save from Tim Howard. The reds are dominant
Babel takes on Tony Hibbert and whips in a good cross. Cleared for a corner that Phil Jagielka deals with
The Toffees are looking shaky after that early setback and cannot retain possession
Yellow Card
Lee Carsley sees yellow for a high challenge on Torres
Goal
Fernando Torres opens the scoring with a fine strike after Yakubu was caught in possession
Ryan Babel breaks quickly down the left but his pacy run is let down by a poor cross
It could be a congested midfield battle today - Torres and Yakubu have started off as lone strikers
Everton have the first shot, Arteta forcing Reina into a regulation save with a left=footed shot from the edge of the area
Liverpool press first but Torres can't control Gerrard's pass
Kickoff
Referee Howard Webb get us underway at Anfield
Awaiting Kickoff
These games have seen more red cards (16) than any other Premier League fixture
Awaiting Kickoff
Two points separate these rivals in the battle for fourth place; Liverpool have lost only two of the last 16 Merseyside derbies
Awaiting Kickoff
Everton line-up: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Jagielka, Lescott, Carsley, Neville, Osman, Pienaar, Arteta, Yakubu
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Liverpool team: Reina, Carragher, Hyypia, Skrtel, Riise, Lucas, Gerrard, Alonso, Babel, Kuyt, Torres
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A crucial Merseyside derby sees the Reds replace the suspended Javier Mascherano with Lucas Leiva. Stephen Pienaar has recovered from illness to start for Everton