Virgil van Dijk headed in a dramatic 100th-minute winner as Liverpool defeated Everton 2-1 in the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Mohamed Salah had given Liverpool an early lead before Beto's equalizer early in the second half. The result pushes Liverpool seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea, with five games remaining in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.

Jamie Carragher described the victory as "absolutely huge" for Liverpool's season. Salah, who has struggled this final season, delivered once again against their biggest rivals while Van Dijk, potentially in his final season with the club, sealed the victory with his decisive header. Moyes felt his team deserved better after a combative performance that controlled large periods of the match.

The win represents a significant step toward European football for Liverpool, who currently sit fourth in the Premier League. Van Dijk acknowledged the season has been "below standards" for the club but emphasized the importance of fighting for every remaining point. Everton, meanwhile, remains tenth and faces an uphill battle to climb the table after this derby setback.