After Liverpool’s thrilling 2-2 victory in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, Harvey Elliott made fun of Everton supporters by downplaying the mood there.
In the penultimate encounter between the Merseyside rivals at the Goodison pitch prior to the relocation to their new Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium, it appeared as though the Toffees’ neighbors had taken all three points. After Alexis Mac Allister equalized in the 16th minute after Beto’s opening goal in the 11th, Mohamed Salah put his team ahead in the 73rd minute.
Fans in the Gwladys Street Stand screamed in celebration as James Tarkowski equalized in the 90+8th minute. The derby ended in chaos as the visitors believed Ibrahima Konate had committed a foul and the goal should have been disallowed, but VAR did not see this.
According to Harvey Elliott, only Liverpool supporters were “felt.”
The Reds midfielder felt compelled to criticize the Evertonians.
Although Elliott did not play in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Everton, he had a lot to say when questioned about the match and the atmosphere that the full Goodison Park produced. He admitted that it “felt more like a loss” after giving up an equalizer late in the game.
The ‘roar’ of the crowd at the last minute made the interviewer want to know how he felt:
“Not really ( I didn’t feel the crowd) yeah (I felt the roar of), Liverpool fans.”
Harvey 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/QFyz13WQmH
— Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) February 13, 2025
Elliott grinned as he left, clearly attempting to frighten Everton supporters with his remarks, but he wasn’t the only player on either team who attempted to incite the wrath of their opponents’ supporters. After the game, Curtis Jones of the Reds was sent off after a brawl with the Malian player, and Abdoulaye Doucoure of the Toffees was handed a second yellow and then a red card for inciting the visiting supporters.
Sipke Hulshoff, Arne Slot’s assistant, was also removed for protesting Tarkowski’s equalizer, and Slot was sent off after the game for an abusive handshake with referee Michael Oliver. Before the Blues relocate to their new home the following season, the rivalry is still as intense as ever. It was the Merseyside derby at its best.
