Everton, Liverpool and Premier League
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Liverpool held off a spirited Everton fightback to claim a 2-1 Premier League victory in a tense Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday, preserving their perfect start to the season and moving further ahead atop the table after five games.
Barcelona, Manchester City, Frankfurt, Sporting CP and Club Brugge all got off to winning starts in Thursday's Matchday 1 action.
Ryan Gravenberch scored and set up another as Liverpool rode first-half attack and second-half defending to a 2-1 win over Everton in a Merseyside derby at Anfield early Saturday.
Follow build-up to seven Premier League matches, Liverpool v Everton, Brighton v Tottenham, Burnley v Nottingham Forest, West Ham v Crystal Palace, Wolves v Leeds, Man United v Chelsea, with live text updates and reaction.
Match report and free match highlights as Liverpool beat Burnley 1-0 thanks to Mohamed Salahs late penalty; Reds had 80 per cent of possession but struggled to break down Burnley; Lesley Ugochukwu was sent off for Burnley for two yellow cards,