Home / Football / Premier League News WATCH: Salah gives Liverpool lead in Merseyside derby moments after Everton have goal disallowed Mohamed Salah has fired Liverpool ahead in the Merseyside derby Written by Mitch Fretton Last Update: April 19, 2026 02:48:31 pm BST 1 min read Mohamed Salah has fired Liverpool into the lead against Everton mere moments after the hosts had a goal ruled out in the Merseyside derby. The Toffees are looking to finish above their rivals in the Premier League for the first time in 13 years and they looked to get off to the perfect start at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Iliman Ndiaye pulled off some of his usual magic, firing home from a perfect Jake OBrien cross, only for VAR to rule it out for offside.Liverpool took the initiative, countering to the other end of the pitch and releasing Salah, who fired the ball past Jordan Pickford and into the far corner. It leaves Everton with work to do in the second half, as they chase the game in front of a lively home crowd. Topics: Liverpool F.C. Mohamed Salah Follow us: Mitch Fretton Reporter Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football. Read more from Mitch Fretton
