Liverpool head coach Arne Slot accepts his side may have struggled physically towards the end of their Merseyside derby win over Everton, but their mentality remained strong.Having made a habit of scoring late goals to win games in their five previous fixtures, a different kind of character was needed at Anfield as the hosts held on at 2-1 having been ahead at half-time through goals from the excellent Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot accepts his side may have struggled physically towards the end of their Merseyside derby win over Everton, but their mentality remained strong.Having made a habit of scoring late goals to win games in their five previous fixtures, a different kind of character was needed at Anfield as the hosts held on at 2-1 having been ahead at half-time through goals from the excellent Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike.