Premier League: Everton gave Liverpool another blow and won the classic at Anfield after 21 years

02/20/2021 17:00

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Updated 02/20/2021 17:00

Liverpool are still in free fall in the Premier League.

The reigning champion of England registered his

fourth consecutive defeat

in the championship and the one this Saturday, in the 26th day, was especially painful when it occurred in the derby against

Everton (2-0) at Anfield

.

The

Brazilian Richarlison

(at minute 3), assisted by the

Colombian James Rodríguez

, and the Icelandic

Gylfi Sigurdsson

(83), transforming a penalty, scored the goals of the victory for Everton, who had not won a

Derby

for 21 years and 5 months.

Mersey 

at her neighbor's temple.

Furthermore, Everton had not won a derby against Liverpool since 2010, taking into account the clashes in the two stadiums.

Richarlison yells first with James.

(Reuter)

After the respite from Tuesday's 2-0 win over RB Leipzig in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, the

Reds

 returned to their home tournament nightmare, where they are just sixth, now reached on points by the Everton himself.

Gylfi Sigurdsson scores the 2-0 penalty.

(Reuter)

Regarding the Champions League area (the first four), Liverpool is three points behind

Chelsea (4th)

, which a few hours earlier drew 1-1 at Southampton (13th).

Being able to revalidate the title already seems like an impossible mission for Liverpool, which

is 16 points behind the leaders, Manchester City

, which can further extend its advantage if this Sunday it manages to add in the field of Arsenal (10th).

Klopp and Ancelotti, the Liverpool and Everton coaches, respectively.

(DPA)

Since a 3-1 win at West Ham,

Liverpool have suffered four defeats in a row in their last four Premier League games

.

Three of them at home (Brighton 1-0 and Manchester City 4-1, in addition to Everton this Saturday) and one as a visitor (Leicester 3-1).

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