Divock Origi scores his second goal after immaculate first touch vs Everton during the Merseyside derby in the Premier League.
In recent years, Manchester City and Liverpool have begun competing for England’s top prize. However, for the Reds, their greatest rivals still remain Manchester United and Everton and the matches between the sides are still watched with great anticipation.
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Liverpool have continued their rich run of form against local rivals Everton in their Premier League encounter at the Anfield tonight. The star so far, has been surprise inclusion Divock Origi who opened the scoring in the 6th minute itself. It is his second goal however, that has caused many jaws to drop.
Divock Origi scores his second goal after immaculate first touch vs Everton
In the 31st minute of the match, Dejan Lovren pinged a wonderful long pass down the middle, about 50 yards over the defence. Origi killed the long ball with a sublime touch that plucked the ball from the sky. He then opened his body to sidefoot a lob past Pickford.
What a pass from Lovren to Divock Origi! 😍 pic.twitter.com/1ZOGpnWtrL
— Samue (@SamueILFC) December 4, 2019
Outrageous pass from Lovren, wonderful composure and finish from Origi. He loves playing against Everton. pic.twitter.com/qe1Ev7kJjp
— Kloppholic (@Kloppholic) December 4, 2019
Divock Origi has now scored 5 premier league goals against Everton. Only Robbie Fowler and Steven Gerrard have scored more goals for Liverpool against their Merseyside rivals. Fowler has six to his name while Gerrard has 9.
With a long career still awaiting him, Origi could very well pass the legendary midfielder to became their most prolific scorer against Everton.
At the time of writing, Liverpool lead 4-2 after 60 minutes on the clock. All 6 goals have come in the first half, leaving fans with an exhilarating opening 45 minutes. Xherdan Shaqiri and Sadio Mane added to Origi’s goals while Michael Keane and Richarlison scored for Everton.
Liverpool look prime to come out victorious tonight and extend their unbeaten run this season. A win here tonight will take them 8 points clear off Leicester City, who sit at 2nd place with 35 points after beating Watford earlier in the night.
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