Player Ratings: Everton 1 - 1 Liverpool

Liverpool

Ings heads in for Liverpool from the corner

Simone Mignolet – 8/10

The Belgian keeper made two crucial saves in the first half, saving Naismith’s header and McCarthy’s effort from the edge of the penalty box. However, he was stunned with Lukaku's volley in the dying minutes of the first half due to his defender's poor clearance. Mignolet had a quiet second half, but he did well to save his team during those short spells of pressure from Everton.

Alberto Moreno – 6.5/10

Went head to head with the pacey Everton winger Deulofeu and the left-back did well to contain his pace. Moreno was slow to close down the winger on one occasion and due to his concentration lapse, he failed to stop the cross from the winger which led to Everton’s equaliser in the first half. Bombed up and down the left flank during the second half but he failed to provide crosses for his teammates.

Martin Skrtel – 7/10

The highly experienced defender was troubled by Lukaku’s pace and power all afternoon. He was left exposed at the back due to the lack of shielding from the players in front of him. There were few moments where Sakho and Skrtel had mishaps, but the defensive partnership did well to deny Lukaku from getting clear-cut chances in front of goal.

Mamadou Sakho – 6.5/10

Sakho was another Liverpool player who lost his temper in the derby clash when he went head to head with Everton striker Lukaku. Both players were booked by the referee in the dying minutes of the game. Overall, the French defender did well to absorb threats from the Toffees’ attacking force.

Nathaniel Clyne – 6/10

The former Southampton full-back provided the width for Liverpool on the right flank and took advantage of Galloway’s inexperience. However, there were times when he left his position at the back and much of the opponent’s attack came from his side.

Lucas Leiva – 5.5/10

Although he was booked once, the Liverpool midfielder could have easily seen himself dismissed by Martin Atkinson in the second half. Brendan Rodgers made the right decision by replacing him with Joe Allen as soon as he got away with a challenge on one of the Everton players. His lack of pace was exposed by Barkley and Naismith who ran past him in a couple of occasions.

James Milner – 8/10

Milner was brilliant for the Reds as he provided the assist to Ings’ goal from a corner kick. The former Manchester City player did well to command his team and maintain their discipline throughout the whole match. Milner did well to support Clyne on the right flank and he provided some key passes which created some chances for in the second half Liverpool. He bossed the Liverpool midfield despite Jordan Henderson’ s absence in the middle of the park.

Emre Can – 5.5/10

Emotions get the better of players during derby matches and Emre Can showed just that when he got into a bust-up with Ross Barkley, eventually getting himself booked along with the Everton man. The German international was in the thick of the action during the course of the game and there were many occasions where he should have been shown the second yellow card by the ref. He and his midfield partners were outplayed by Barry and McCarthy who had most of the game’s possession.

Philippe Coutinho – 6/10

The Brazilian yet again failed to influence the game and went missing in most parts of the game. Starting on the left wing, Coutinho could not take advantage of the inexperienced Everton right back and could hardly drift in from a wide position. The 23-year-old showed some glimpses in the second half and troubled Howard with a shot. Luckily for the goalkeeper, it came straight at him and it comfortably fisted away from danger.

Danny Ings – 7.5/10

The young Englishman showed some promising signs in the first half with his clever runs behind the Everton backline. His volley attempt troubled Howard but luckily for the goalkeeper the ball went over the bar. Ings’ persistence was eventually rewarded in the closing stages of the first half when he headed the game’s opening goal from a corner kick. The former Burnley striker went missing in the second half and he was substituted by Adam Lallana in the 75th minute.

Daniel Sturridge – 5/10

Despite scoring a brace last week, he struggled to replicate his fine form in the Merseyside derby and he was kept quiet throughout the whole match by Jagielka and Funes Mori. Sturridge lacked the service from his midfielders who were outplayed by the Everton midfield trio. The striker is still trying to find his feet back after a long injury setback and still looks to lack match sharpness.

Subs -

Adam Lallana – 4/10

Lallana was brought in for Lucas Leiva who almost got himself sent off with his rash challenges on the Everton players.

Joe Allen – 4/10

Provided the shield for Liverpool’s defence in the late stages of the game.