Moments you may have missed from the Merseyside derby from Paul Gorst
The 243rd Merseyside derby went Liverpool's way as Mohamed Salah's double ensured a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday lunchtime.
But you knew all of that, of course. What you might have missed were a series of intriguing subplots at the game on Saturday.READ MORE: 'Call off the Kop cavalry charge' - How the national media reacted to Liverpool win over EvertonIt's customary for opposition goalkeepers to receive a warm welcome from the Kop when they head towards that end of the pitch on match days at Anfield.
Liverpool's fans have never really made any secret of their dislike of the Everton man but this was surely their strongest signal yet, delivered right to his face as the second half prepared to kick off. The Reds skipper intervened to physically shove his colleague away from match official Craig Pawson to make sure the frustration from the decision didn't boil over into another caution for dissent. As a result, Alexander-Arnold was not sanctioned for his vocal demands. Given the way the cards have flown for the Reds this term, it was a wise move from the experienced defender.But that particular incident wasn't the only time Alexander-Arnold was demanding action from the officials.
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