Liverpool 1-0 Everton: 3 Talking Points as young Reds steal the show in Merseyside Derby | FA Cup 2019-20

1. Young reds come of age to register stunning victory

Liverpool FC v Everton FC - FA Cup Third Round

Jurgen Klopp's team selection raised eyebrows in the build-up to the game, as he opted to leave out his big guns in favour of the young Reds. The German's decision was vindicated in some style as Liverpool recorded a famous victory, with the young guns leading from the front to produce a sensational display in front of the Anfield faithful.

The likes of Neco Williams, Curtis Jones, Pedro Chirivella, Nat Philips and Harvey Elliot were handed starts and Algerian full-back Yasser Larouci came on as an early substitute for the injured James Milner, who was withdrawn prematurely in the 5th minute of the game with a suspected muscle injury.

Whilst Jones produced the crowning moment of the game with a stunning match-winning goal from outside the box, Williams and Phillips were resolute at the back for the Reds, with Elliot and Chirivella producing lively performances on the other end of the pitch. Everton were run ragged by a fearless Liverpool side and the 1-0 scoreline does not paint an accurate picture, as the Toffees were beaten quite convincingly on the night.

Klopp had a beaming smile on his face after the full-time whistle and lavished praise on his side's performance, as they went toe to toe against what was seemingly Everton's first-choice starting XI and registered a deserved victory.

"It's so important that the youngsters learned how we play. I saw that today. I told the boys they have to be proud of their performance, it was exceptional."

The young Reds were shown brightest in the grandest stage and produced an eyecatching display against their local rivals, as they secured qualification to the fourth round of the FA Cup.