
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot accepts his side may have struggled physically towards the end of their Merseyside derby win over Everton, but their mentality remained strong.
Having made a habit of scoring late goals to win games in their five previous fixtures, a different kind of character was needed at Anfield as the hosts held on at 2-1 having been ahead at half-time through goals from the excellent Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike.