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Everton fall into the relegation zone after a humiliating 5-2 defeat to Liverpool, pilling pressure on Marco Silva and Marcel Brands.



Liverpool exploited the defensive frailties of Everton with a series of telling through balls and clinical finishing that saw them race into an early two-goal lead and then further extend it after Michael Keane pulled one goal back.



The task could hardly have been tougher for Everton as they set out on the shortest away trip of the season as they crossed Stanley Park to take on league leaders Liverpool. The domestically unbeaten Reds were looking to recover an eleven point lead over Manchester City with a win, and in so doing plunge Everton further into crisis.



Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was without his number one goalie Alisson having been red-carded against Brighton but even with Fabinho, Clyne and Matip all unavailable, he was still looking to field a powerful line up for the first Derby of the season.



Klopp, who’s often...

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