Match Thread Everton v Liverpool, Wednesday 1st December 20:15

[Theoneandonly]

2-1 half time isn't too bad. The ref is God awful and we're not the only fans to notice how biased he's being.

 

[Amokachi1995]

Should put Delph on for townsend at half time and go 433. Let the leash of Doucoure a bit and get Gray and Richarlison pressing the full backs.

 

[banno]

The whole back 4 is a disaster. Uncomfortable on the ball, indecisive on the ball and nowhere near any Liverpool players.
I would honestly take 2-1 at the moment because at one stage I thought of a total massacre.

 

[davidloach]

still mind-blowing how we've never figured out a Coleman replacement

 

[BlueToff]

So the obvious question is why do they not make an effort in the previous games?

Because it’s not all about effort

 

[Marius57]

Improved as it went on, looked shambolic for the first half of that though.

From the replays, townsend certainly fouled, unsure of Gray but ref isn't having a good game. We will be getting a red next half for sure.

Rondon had a few good touches but movement still seems poor.

Another man in midfield is needed, but we knew that beforehand.

 

[BlueToff]

The whole back 4 is a disaster. Uncomfortable on the ball, indecisive on the ball and nowhere near any Liverpool players.
I would honestly take 2-1 at the moment because at one stage I thought of a total massacre.

It’s constantly being exposed because there is NO midfield

 

[captainvindaloo]

Two Everton players booked for 'simulation'. Hope the ref is as tough with Salah.

Unlikely. Red cards more likely be dealt our way in the second half.

 

[TheBigIguana]

So the obvious question is why do they not make an effort in the previous games?

It isn't all effort. Rondon is acting like a real striker today which has made a difference for me. It is actually 11v11.

 

[Joey66]

Klopp has got in the Wiganrefs head before this game ....over last season.....their injuries ......he has give us nothing but cards .....

 

[BlueToff]

Improved as it went on, looked shambolic for the first half of that though.

From the replays, townsend certainly fouled, unsure of Gray but ref isn't having a good game. We will be getting a red next half for sure.

Rondon had a few good touches but movement still seems poor.

Another man in midfield is needed, but we knew that beforehand.

Some people can’t see it. It’s all about RUNNING and EFFORT

 

[Ghost Rider]

Is it just me that gets the impression them lot are just playing in second gear?

Just feels like they have had no urgency in their play because they know they can cut us open on will.

If so then missed opportunity given the momentum we started to build by the end of the half.

 

[lungo]

On reflection, our attack has looked pretty decent. Our defence has looked horrific but a lot do against this lot.
Huge second half.

They walk throw our midfield. No pressure on the ball. Benitez didnt have a television in China, and hasnt watched Liverpool. 2 men midfield against them is suicide.

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

So the obvious question is why do they not make an effort in the previous games?

I used to think that about Moyes' everton sides. We could have an absolute stinker and then play like Brazil for the last 5 minutes when the game was already beyond us

 

[Kev The Rat]

This either ends up an incredibly fortunate 2-2, or 4-1