Steven Gerrard’s final Premier League Merseyside derby ended in a frustrating stalemate at Goodison Park.
There was a huge amount of build-up, as there always is ahead of this fixture, over the Reds captain’s final chance to hurt the Toffees before moving Stateside in the summer.
But this time around the famous clash failed to live up to the hype, as both sides lacked quality in the final third to really punish their opponents.
Liverpool youngster Jordon Ibe, who was a surprise name on Brendan Rodger’s starting line-up, came closest to a goal; the 19-year-old really unlucky to see his long-range effort clatter the post in the first-half.
Everton were second-best in the first 45 but came to life after the break, with the introduction of deadline day arrival Aaron Lennon giving Roberto Martinez’s side an added spark.
Seamus Coleman forced a save from Simon Mignolet with the Toffees' only shot on target as they piled on the pressure in the closing stages, but their red rivals stood firm – with German midfielder-cum-defender Emre Can particularly impressive – and the sides eventually had to settle for a point apiece.
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