English Premier League 2022-23, Liverpool Vs Everton: Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo Score As Liverpool Brush Aside Everton In Derby Win - In Pics

Mohamed Salah scored for the first time in the English Premier League since Boxing Day as Jurgen Klopp's men snapped up their first win of the year over local rivals Everton. Cody Gakpo then grabbed his first goal for the club in the second half. A positive night for Liverpool was rounded off by the return of Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino from injury, while Virgil van Dijk made the bench after six weeks on the sidelines. Liverpool are still nine points off the top four in ninth. But that gap to fourth-placed Newcastle could be cut to six points when they travel to St. James' Park next weekend. With tougher opposition still waiting in the wings, Liverpool could rejoice over Sean Dyche's Everton who are still reeling in the bottom half of the table.

Updated: 14 Feb 2023 10:56 am

English Premier League: Liverpool vs Everton | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp hugs Liverpool's Cody Gakpo after the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah walks from the field with Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, rear, after the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.

Everton's Demarai Gray, left, shakes hands with Liverpool's Harvey Elliott after the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.

Everton's head coach Sean Dyche, centre, shake hands with Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp after the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.

Everton's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, centre, argues with Liverpool's Andrew Robertson, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, right, is challenged by Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, is challenged by Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.