On Wednesday night, Liverpool and Newcastle slid, after losing both as visitors. You reds They played the Merseyside Derby at Everton’s ground, ending in a 2-0 defeat.
In the image of the season, in terms of duels against big ones Regarding this, Sean Dyche’s men solidified their defense, varying, in defensive moment, between a 5-3-2 and a 6-3-1. By blocking Liverpool’s goal paths, the toffees They always tried to hurt the opponent through transitions or set pieces.
It was precisely through the second method mentioned that they managed to score the two clear goals. The first was signed, following a free kick, by Jarrad Branthwaite, in a tremendously confusing move. The second came in the second half, from Calvert Lewin, with a powerful header following a corner kick. Note that control of the match belonged entirely to Jurgen Klopp’s team, hence the 77% possession of the ball and the 25 shots taken.
Liverpool delayed like this the fight for first placehaving stayed three points behind Arsenal. Everton took an important step to further move away from the fight for maintenance: they are in 16th, with 33 points.
2-0 was also the result of the match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle, in a game in which the eagles achieved their best winning streak of the season. After the triumphs against Liverpool and West Ham, Oliver Glasner’s team once again revealed their quality. The first half was marked by the power of the home team, who only allowed the opponent a single opportunity.
In the second half, the match became slightly balanced, but quickly went back to the home team, with Jean Mateta’s first goal. In a quick and effective combination with Ayew, the French striker got in front of Martin Dúbravka and didn’t flinch. After several attempts, he scored again two minutes before the end of the match. Assisted by Will Hughes, Mateta shot with his left foot, with the ball passing through the opposing goalkeeper’s legs.
With this result, Newcastle remains in the Conference League, now just two points ahead of West Ham. Crystal Palace remains in the middle of the table, in 14th place, with 39 points.
