Five of Liverpool’s greatest Premier League moments at Goodison Park

Liverpool have clearly had a long and memorable history at Goodison Park, with a lot of it being great memories as the Reds have largely dominated this fixture over the Premier League era and beyond.

5. Super-sub Sturridge rises to the occasion

Result: 3-3 (23 November 2013)

This was Everton’s first matchup against their local rivals without the long-serving David Moyes in the dugout.

Philippe Coutinho prodded Liverpool into the lead in the fifth minute before Everton responded through Kevin Mirallas just minutes later.

Luis Suarez put the Reds back in front with a spectacular free-kick but soon found himself on the receiving end of a high boot challenge from Mirallas, who was fortunate enough to remain on the pitch.

Everton’s relentlessness in the second half was eventually rewarded through a brilliant brace from Romelu Lukaku to put them ahead with less than ten minutes to spare.

In the eighty-ninth minute, a free kick from Steven Gerrard was met by the head of substitute Daniel Sturridge, who flicked it on past Tim Howard to secure a late equaliser.

It was pandemonium in the away end as the visitors were able to preserve the ever-important bragging rights over their rivals.

4. Mane madness on Merseyside

Result: 0-1 (19 December 2016)

Jurgen Klopp was desperate for a derby victory to help stabilise his inconsistent and fledgling Liverpool side.

Meanwhile, new Everton manager Ronald Koeman was enduring an indifferent first half of the season and he too had his work cut out for him.

The key flashpoint in the game was a dangerous slide tackle by a young Ross Barkley on Jordan Henderson in the second half.

Barkley was fortunate to only receive a booking, as replays showed a studs-up challenge above Henderson’s ankle.

However, deep into stoppage time, a forceful run from Daniel Sturridge allowed him to fire a shot that trickled onto the post, only for Sadio Mane to react first by firing into an empty net for an emphatic victory.

Klopp, of course, shared the enthusiasm of the travelling Kop, as the Reds enjoyed the first stoppage-time winner in a Merseyside derby since Gary McAllister’s goal in 2001.

3. Blues undone by Reds

Result: 1-2 (20 October 2007)

Everton walked into the dressing room at halftime 1-0 up, after Sami Hyypia’s disastrous clearance found its way into his own net.

However, Tony Hibbert was sent off for the denial of a clear goalscoring opportunity against Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt equalised from the penalty spot.

Desperate to cling onto a draw with ten men, Everton were aptly frustrating a Liverpool side pushing for a winner.

With stoppage time approaching, a thunderous strike from Lucas Leiva was met by the outstretched left arm of Toffees skipper Phil Neville, to prevent it from crossing the line.

While it was an effort Tim Howard would be proud of, he certainly wasn’t thanking his captain for a second penalty he had to face, or that Everton were reduced to nine men.

Kuyt stepped up yet again and secured all three points for the Reds from the spot and raced over to the Liverpool fans to celebrate.

2. Agent Rafa?

Result: 1-4 (1 December 2021)

Tensions were at an all-time high as Rafa Benitez was the centre of attention on a December evening on Merseyside.

The Spaniard became just the second manager to ever occupy both dugouts on either side of Stanley Park in July 2021.

Despite a promising start to the season, he oversaw a dismal run of form in which Everton only recorded one win in ten games in all competitions.

Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah put a dominant Liverpool 2-0 ahead.

Despite a Demarai Gray consolation goal, the Egyptian’s brace and a goal for Diogo Jota ensured the visitors regained the bragging rights in style.

Six weeks later, Benitez was sacked as Everton sat 15th in the league table, just six points above the relegation zone.

Mission accomplished Rafa? Liverpool fans will certainly think so.

1. Suarez upstages Moyes at Goodison

Result: 2-2 (28 October 2012)

A local derby always presents itself as an opportunity for players to prove themselves in England’s top-flight division.

This could not be more applicable for Liverpool’s talisman Luis Suarez.

Before the game, David Moyes made a not-so-subtle reference to the Uruguayan’s historic antics on the pitch, stating that people would “turn away if they continue to watch people throw themselves to the ground.”

Suarez however, chose to do his talking on the pitch.

Early in the first half, Suarez’s strike found its way into the back of the net through a heavy deflection off Leighton Baines to give Liverpool the lead.

Swatting away his jubilant teammates, the striker sprinted to the dugout where he fashioned a theatrical dive in front of an unimpressed Moyes.

Suarez doubled down on the Scotsman’s misery with another goal, this time in his name however, a first-half comeback from Everton meant he couldn’t fully savour his outstanding performance.

Fortunately, 'El Pistolero' can take solace in the fact that his celebration is certainly a Premier League all-timer and etched into the memories of millions.