The first Merseyside Derby of the season ended all square as Everton and Liverpool went toe-to-toe in a fiercely-contested battle.
The visitors controlled the early possession, but there were chances aplenty for both sides.
Anthony Gordon was heavily involved in the action, firing a curling effort towards the grateful Alisson before the returning Darwin Núñez unsuccessfully attempted to direct Trent Alexander-Arnold’s looping cross goalwards.
The second half picked up where the first left off, with challenges flying in and chances at both ends.
Jürgen Klopp brought on Roberto Firmino in search of an opener, but the Brazilian couldn’t find a way past Pickford from a corner with his first opportunity.
Nathan Patterson saw his shot deflected to safety before some goal-mouth pinball ended with Everton’s shot-stopper saving Fabinho’s crack at goal.
Frank Lampard’s side looked dangerous, and after Neal Maupay had wasted a golden…
