EPL 2016/17: Everton 0-1 Liverpool – 5 Talking Points

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19:  Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool and Ragnar Klavan of Liverpool celebrate victory after the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on December 19, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Jurgen Klopp celebrates the derby win with his team

#4 Scrappy goal but they all count

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19:  Sadio Mane of Liverpool beats Joel Robles of Everton as he scores their first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on December 19, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Mane scores the winner from close range in the injury-time

With the game entering into an extended injury-time (because of delays after an injury to Maarten Stekelenburg), both teams seemed to be unable to find a winner, and a goalless draw looked likely.

But just then in the 94th minute, substitute Daniel Sturridge made a run from the right and saw his miscued shot hit the post. An alert Sadio Mane pounced to score from close range off the rebound to ensure all 3 points for the visitors.

It wasn’t the prettiest of goals, but Mane ensured that it’ll be counted among the famous injury-time goals in Liverpool history given the significance of the game.

Liverpool almost scored a second in the stoppage-time as Firmino’s shot was clear off the goal line by Seamus Coleman.

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