Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has lauded Everton following their credible performance in the Merseyside derby in the Premier League on April 24. He believes the players have been "cheating their manager" following their 2-0 loss.
Everton were resolute in defense against the Reds at Anfield. Whereas the likes of Anthony Gordon and Demarai Gray caused problems on the counter on a day where the Toffees now sit in the bottom three.
Their defeat, coinciding with Burnley's 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier in the day. As it stands, the Toffees will be relegated from the Premier League for the first time in their history.
Carragher has spoken about the performance Frank Lampard's men put up in the game against Liverpool.
Despite Everton having lost the game, he feels they put in one of their better performances of the season.
He told Sky Sports (via TBRFootball):
“The Everton players have been cheating their manager and their fans this season. To put in a performance as good as that against one of the best teams in the world at the moment and at one of the hardest places to play football?"
Everton have lost 19 games in the Premier League this season. It's the first time they have been loitering on the edge of relegation in years. However, they showed courage and determination in their defeat to Liverpool and Carragher alluded to this, saying:
"They made it so difficult for Liverpool and had real fight today. They need to look at themselves because now they’re in the bottom three and they have to start fighting for their lives."
Will Everton be relegated from the Premier League following defeat to Liverpool?
The Toffees hold the record for the highest number of seasons in the top flight of English football at 119.
A relegation fight has never been something the Merseyside outfit have had to worry about in recent years. They have, more often than not, been contending in the top half of the table. But there is a real possibility that Everton may be playing Championship football next season.
They are now 18th and trail 17th placed Burnley by two points, albeit the Clarets have played one more game.
There are still some tough games for Frank Lampard's side to contend with.
They will next host their manager Frank Lampard's former side Chelsea before heading to the King Power to take on a tricky Leicester City.
Fellow relegation candidate Watford then host Everton at Vicarage Road on May 11 before the Toffees play Brentford at Goodison Park.
The dangerous Crystal Palace then travel to Merseyside before Everton's final game of the season against top four challengers Arsenal.
kabbciostu
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what a waste, they didn't play football for 90% of the game. the entire first half was a circus,the have no class. all the tricks and acting killed them n any performance they tried. too much dives n time wasting made them probably not get the calls bcaz the reff had to b 1000% certain b4 he gives them. they were hurt by their own tactics. I'm nt sorry. UP THE REDS.
carnage999
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can you imagine? Origi score more goals than CR7 against Everton during all CR7 career.He is a really superOrigi
how many career goals does origi have
Johnmaliu
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Everton fan didn't watch their team playing they were busy destroying our toilet 🚽🚽
Cazbekopz
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it's seams Everton is going to work alone!!!
skychilee
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Looks like it is very close for the Toffees to be relegated this season. The most wrong thing that Toffees’ management had made was the sacking of Rafael in 1/3 of the season and hiring of Lampard. Toffees might still in the low bottom of the first page if under Rafael. The result was even worse after Lampard took over. Lampard just can’t able to best use every players of the squad and motivated the team to do better. From Chelsea to Toffees, you just can’t see his ability to lead a team. He is no doubt a talented player and legend himself, but definitely is not a good coach that can lead a team or someone to succeed. Poor Toffee !
Lawacklyz
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i don't want them to go down but to be in the highest league in England u have to play the highest level of ball
Mangisha
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Looks a tough one for Everton. I doubt they will avoid relegation, looking at the games they still have to play. Let's wait and see.
Utwo
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where are those fans who wanted Benitez out. He is laughing his ass loud.
ruaabdiouy
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I want them to be relegated
khoeseb4
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its true Everton needs to play like that this against small teams also, its a league beating Liverpool only will not take them anywhere.
Hafiz3011
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Cant wait for the likes of Richarlison and Pickford to start in the Champonship, i sure do hope they go down this season
Ceaemnoptz
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UgodonFabulous
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you wey get small mouth but nothing de your head
e be like say u won collect designers slap
Ceaemnoptz
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nah only to talk this big mouth Sabi
you wey get small mouth but nothing de your head
Rasacektuz
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GORDON GAINING REPUTATION FOR DIVING Unfortunately, Everton’s Anthony Gordon is in danger of picking up a reputation for trying to con referees — and that won’t help him in his career. He tried to fool Stuart Attwell into thinking Naby Keita had fouled him in the box when he hadn’t. It was an obvious dive and, with VAR, players should know they cannot get away with penalty-box antics any more. Someone ought to remind the youngster of that. In the second half, Gordon went down again when Joel Matip challenged him. Everton screamed for a penalty, but Attwell got this one right too. There wasn’t enough for a spot-kick and playing on was the correct call.
cascdnpsz
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We need to celebrate for Everton to go down. End of the season, celebration. No more blue.
Nads04
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can you imagine? Origi score more goals than CR7 against Everton during all CR7 career.He is a really superOrigi
I wish I had a dislike button
AbdulZaks008
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Perfection from The Reds
Mr-Fresh
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can you imagine? Origi score more goals than CR7 against Everton during all CR7 career.He is a really superOrigi
Empty brain
Agala1800
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can you imagine? Origi score more goals than CR7 against Everton during all CR7 career.He is a really superOrigi
What sort of nonsense is this? Dod you have to bring this useless comment here?
beepaid
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Everton can still make it up
Winerpool
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can you imagine? Origi score more goals than CR7 against Everton during all CR7 career.He is a really superOrigi
UgodonFabulous
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nah only to talk this big mouth Sabi