Why Liverpool will not forget Everton's half-hearted efforts
If Liverpool were hoping for a little help from their neighbours Everton they were left bitterly disappointed yesterday.
The Reds need Manchester City to drop points if they are to have a chance of winning the Premier League and on paper City’s toughest fixture looked to be away to Everton.
The Blues have home games to come against Aston Villa and West Ham to finish the season.
Liverpool’s spirits were lifted when Everton took an early lead courtesy of Ross Barkley but their joy was short lived when Sergio Aguero equalised and then an Edin Dzeko double turned the game around.
Romelu Lukaku pulled a goal back to test City’s nerves but Manuel Pellegrini’s men held on to take them back to the top of the league.
Liverpool had hoped, rather than expected, their city rivals to help them but they will have been very disappointed by Everton’s performance.
Although the Toffees did take an early lead they looked half-hearted and their supporters would have been just as well staying at home as they turned Goodison into an atmosphere similar to a library.
I’m sure Everton fans are quite happy with their team’s loss because it looks like Manchester City will now pip Liverpool for the title, but it was a poor show from the supporters.
Liverpool will not forget this and our neighbours should remember what goes around comes around.
It’s not very often you see unhappy Reds supporters on a day when both Manchester United and Everton lose, but this was one of those days.
