"Liverpool are quickly developing a reputation for leaving things late, with Wednesday's 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid marking the fifth time this season they have struck in the 83rd minute or later to clinch victory. After racing into a two-goal lead through Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, the Reds were pegged back by a Marcos Llorente brace, only for Virgil van Dijk to nod home a dramatic 92nd-minute winner on Arne Slot's 47th birthday."
"Remarkably, Liverpool have netted four of the 14 Premier League goals scored in stoppage time across all teams this season, relying on injury-time strikes in three of their four league games so far, including Salah's 95th-minute penalty at Burnley last weekend. Slot lauded his players' resilience but admitted his side "should have made it easier," and while their late drama may not be sustainable, fans will welcome more of the same if it delivers against Everton."
Anfield will host the 247th Merseyside derby as Liverpool face Everton. Liverpool won the previous meeting 1-0 from a Diogo Jota strike; Jota tragically lost his life after the season ended. Liverpool have repeatedly scored late winners, including a 92nd-minute winner against Atletico Madrid and Salah's 95th-minute penalty at Burnley, accounting for four of the Premier League's 14 stoppage-time goals this season. Liverpool sit top with a perfect 12 points and aim for five opening wins only for the third time. They have lost once in 28 Anfield derbies versus Everton and have one confirmed absentee, Curtis Jones.
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