Roddy B wrote:
Best part about the derby was the response after it. At least three of my mates sent me the screen grab of the post game statistics, showing Everton's possession and shots, seemingly clutching at straws in some belief they 'dominated' the game.
Rodgers played it perfectly (much like Lambert did against us for Villa just a few games ago), he let Everton have the ball and we split them wide open every time we got it. We maintained shape and energy whilst our attack used its energy running into space, rather than making endless runs to no avail.
I'm not convinced it was all down to some Rodgers masterplan. The fact Distin was missing and Alcaraz was partnering Jagielka and Stones deputising for Coleman was the most telling thing. The first goal was a header from a corner. The second was a bizarre goal, just where on earth was Alcaraz while that was happening? The third was a simple clip over the top of a sleeping defense, much like today's Adebayor goal. Jagielka day dreaming and ignoring the striker wandering in behind him. The fourth Jagielka passed to Suarez on the half way line.
Everton are a decent side, but offer little threat if Lukaku isn't playing, bar Mirallas' individual threat. Our inability to score will cost us a place in the top 7 let alone 4 IMO. It's not only Liverpool that find it easy to keep Everton at bay.
