Iwobi involved as Everton end 22-year Liverpool jinx at Anfield

EVERTON took advantage of Liverpool’s dodgy form to end a long winless streak at Anfield on Saturday.Can

Carlo Ancelotti’s side won 2-0 at Liverpool’s home to claim their first away victory over the Reds in the Premier League since September 1999, ending a run of 20 such fixtures without a win.

Richarlison’s first-half strike and Gilfy Sigurdsson’s penalty late on gave Everton the rare victory over their city rivals.

The defeat was Liverpool’s fourth in a row at Anfield in the league, the first time they would lose four consecutive home league games since December 1923.

Liverpool also became the first reigning top-flight champions to lose four consecutive home league games since Everton in the 1928-29 season. 

Brazil forward Richarlison fired Everton ahead after just three minutes, profiting off James Rodriguez’s smart through ball.

Substitute Sigurdsson scored from the spot in the 83rd minute after a penalty was awarded to Everton for a foul by Trent Alexander-Arnold on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, sealing Everton’s first win over Liverpool in 24 meetings in all competitions (12 draws, 11 defeats) and ending what was Liverpool’s longest ever unbeaten run against a single opponent. 

Nigeria forward Alex Iwobi partook in the historic win and celebrations, coming on for Richarlison in the 86th minute.

With the win, Everton drew level in the Premier League table with Liverpool on 40 points.

The champions are sixth, one spot ahead of Everton on superior goal difference, although the Blues have a game in hand.