EPL: Mane’s late strike brings Liverpool derby joy

Sadio Mane’s 94th minute tap-in ensured Jurgen Klopp enjoyed his first visit to Everton with a 1-0 win that saw his Liverpool team move into second in the Premier League on Monday.

A game with an abundance of passion and pride failed to deliver many goalmouth incidents and seemed more likely to be remembered for the failure of referee Mike Dean to send off Everton’s Ross Barkley in the second half.

The midfielder was shown only yellow for a violent stamp that struck Jordan Henderson above his ankle.

But deep in injury time, Daniel Sturridge cut inside and saw his well-aimed shot strike the foot of the right-hand post, rebounding into the six-yard area where Mane reacted first and converted the game’s only goal.

That dramatic goal allowed Liverpool to move to within six points of league leaders Chelsea, with Manchester City a further point back in third. Everton, with just one win in seven, are ninth.

“It’s a wonderful feeling,” purred Klopp said.

“Really, really good. It was a long, long stoppage time. We gave them no chances. We deserved to win.”