Liverpool secure 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby

Reds extend their winning run to six matches in all competitions

Goals from Salah and Gakpo seal the win at Anfield

Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Monday night, extending their winning run to six matches in all competitions.

Mohamed Salah gave the Reds the lead in the 36th minute, finishing off a brilliant team move involving Darwin Nunez and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Cody Gakpo doubled Liverpool's advantage in the 49th minute, heading home a cross from Andy Robertson.

Everton had their chances to get back into the game, but they were unable to find a way past Alisson Becker in the Liverpool goal. The Toffees have now lost three of their last four Premier League matches and remain in the relegation zone.

Salah's goal extends his scoring streak to four matches

Mohamed Salah's goal against Everton was his fourth in as many matches for Liverpool. The Egyptian has been in excellent form since the turn of the year, and his goals have been crucial in the Reds' recent upturn in form.

Salah is now Liverpool's top scorer this season with 17 goals in all competitions. He is also the Premier League's leading scorer with 12 goals, one ahead of Erling Haaland of Manchester City.

Gakpo's goal was his first for Liverpool

Cody Gakpo's goal against Everton was his first for Liverpool since joining the club from PSV Eindhoven in the January transfer window.

The Dutch forward has made a bright start to his Liverpool career, and his goal against Everton will give him confidence that he can be a valuable asset to the team.

Liverpool extend their unbeaten run against Everton to 13 matches

Liverpool's victory over Everton extended their unbeaten run against their local rivals to 13 matches in all competitions.

The Reds have not lost to Everton since September 2018, and they have won the last five meetings between the two sides.