Everton then finished strongest but just did not have enough quality to snatch an equaliser, and David Moyes left Anfield having equalled Sir Bobby Robson's unwanted record of never having won at the ground in 23 attempts, losing the last nine in succession.

Liverpool maintained a perfect start to its Premier League season when Ryan Gravenberch scored and set up a first-half goal in a 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Ryan Gravenberch Proves His Greatness in Liverpool’s Merseyside Derby VictoryCredit must be given to Chris Bascombe of The Telegraph for highlighting what many Liverpool supporters have been

Everton have won just 11 of their 67 Premier League games against Liverpool (D26 L30), a win rate of 16% - among sides they have faced 3+ times in the competition, only against Manchester United (15%) and Tottenham Hotspur (15%) do they have a lower win rate.

Liverpool has seemingly picked up right where they left off after a dominant championship performance last season. The Reds have won each of their first four matches of the season, and have picked up back-to-back clean sheets in victories against Arsenal and Burnley.

Ryan Gravenberch led Liverpool to a 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday, standing out in a match that was far from comfortable. Liverpool started well but ended up defending a narrow lead late on, something they have had to get used to this season.

Liverpool host Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield aiming to extend a perfect record of four wins from their opening four Premier League games. David Moyes is yet to win at Anfield in all 22 career matches as a manager.