Gravenberch Breaks Out as Liverpool Beat Everton

Liverpool secured a 2-1 Merseyside derby win at Anfield over Everton, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring a volley from a Mohamed Salah assist and later setting up Hugo Ekitiké, while Idrissa Gueye scored Everton’s goal. The result left Liverpool unbeaten and top of the early Premier League table as Arne Slot’s summer overhaul continues. Slot has integrated a raft of high-profile signings — including Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitiké, Alexander Isak and Milos Kerkez — and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili made his competitive debut in late September while Alisson remains first choice. Gravenberch has emerged as a breakout star, credited with four goal contributions in five matches and reported to be the youngest player to both score and assist in the derby, earning praise from captain Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool are reportedly preparing new contract talks or a long-term extension for Gravenberch, possibly in winter and potentially performance-linked to fend off transfer speculation.