Everton and Liverpool played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. The stalemate extended Liverpool's unbeaten run in the Premier League to 15 matches, though they were unable to break down a resilient Everton defence despite sustained pressure in the second half. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's top scorer this season, was largely subdued, failing to register a shot on target. Everton's Jordan Pickford made a crucial save in the 78th minute to deny Diogo Jota from close range, preserving the clean sheet. Liverpool dominated possession with 62% and recorded 14 attempts at goal, but only three were on target. Everton's Amadou Onana was booked in the 34th minute for a late challenge on Alexis Mac Allister. The draw leaves Liverpool in fifth place with 60 points, four points behind fourth-placed Tottenham. Arsenal remain top of the league after their match against Manchester City was postponed. Everton moved to 38 points, widening their cushion above the relegation zone to nine points.
Liverpool created 14 chances but failed to score against Everton, a side sitting just nine points above the relegation zone. The result keeps their Champions League hopes alive but exposes their continued struggle to convert dominance into goals. No Nigerian or African player featured in the match.
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