Salah Equals Gerrard Mark in Late Liverpool Derby Win
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[2026-04-20] Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised his team’s mentality after a 2-1 Merseyside derby win over Everton at Anfield, sealed by Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time goal. Mohamed Salah scored in what is widely seen as his final derby against Everton, matching Steven Gerrard’s record as Liverpool’s joint top scorer in the fixture. The victory strengthens Liverpool’s push for European qualification next season while adding pressure on relegation-threatened Everton.
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- •Virgil van Dijk scored Liverpool’s winning goal in stoppage time to make the score 2-1 against Everton.
- •Mohamed Salah’s goal brought him level with Steven Gerrard as Liverpool’s joint top scorer in Merseyside derbies.
- •The match was played at Anfield as part of the English Premier League season.
- •Reports describe Salah’s strike as likely his farewell goal against Everton in this derby fixture.
- •The win improved Liverpool’s chances of securing a place in European competition for the 2026–27 season.
- •Everton’s defeat left the club deeper in trouble near the bottom of the Premier League table.
- •Arne Slot publicly praised Liverpool’s mentality and character in coming from behind to win the derby.
- •Regional outlets in Asia and the Middle East highlighted Salah’s personal milestone alongside Liverpool’s late victory.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Liverpool maintain their current form in the remaining Premier League matches Liverpool could secure a Europa League or Champions League place, increasing revenue and appeal to transfer targets.
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CNChannel News AsiaLiverpool's Salah bids farewell to Everton with another derby goalCNChannel News AsiaLiverpool edge Everton with stoppage-time winner to boost European hopesCNChannel News AsiaLiverpool's Van Dijk scores late winner in 2-1 derby win over EvertonMEAl Jazeera - AllSalah scores in Merseyside derby as Liverpool win to boost European hopes