Frank Lampard reckons several contentious decisions in their 2-0 defeat at Liverpool may have gone in Everton’s favour if the match wasn’t played at Anfield.
Everton fought tooth and nail against bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield, though ultimately were made to make the short journey home without a point to show.
The Toffees defended manfully for large chunks of the contest, frustrating Liverpool time after time with the scores deadlocked at the break.
However, the introduction of Luis Diaz and Divock Origi from the bench changed the game with first Andy Robertson and then Origi putting past Jordan Pickford.
Everton did have chances of their own, most notably through the hugely impressive Anthony Gordon and Demarai Gray. However, a 2-0 defeat has now left Lampard’s side two points adrift of safety after Burnley defeated Wolves earlier on Sunday.
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Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Lampard said: “I thought we played well.
“The game-plan was understanding they are one of the best teams in the world, with what they are doing to other teams. We wanted to be disciplined and to create chances.
“We had a couple of opportunities; the first half was good and we started the second half well. If we get the first goal, the game feels different.”
Lampard bemoans Anfield influence
Gordon twice saw penalty appeals waved away and received a yellow card for simulation in the first incident with Naby Keita.
The second appeal was more contentious with Joel Matip appearing to nudge the winger in the back.
Further controversy arose late in the first half when every player bar Alisson and Richarlison came together in a 20-man scrum. Replays later showed Sadio Mane twice raised his hands into the faces of Everton players during the melee, though the Senegalese was only shown a yellow card.
Bemoaning the perceived Anfield influence, Lampard said of…
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