Liverpool send subtle dig at Everton after dramatic Merseyside Derby win

Liverpool send subtle dig at Everton after dramatic Merseyside Derby win

Liverpool’s Subtle Derby Dig Shows van Dijk Influence as Everton Feel the Sting Again

Liverpool’s latest Merseyside derby triumph was not merely about three points. It carried the familiar weight of narrative, rivalry and a touch of theatre. A 2-1 victory over Everton, sealed late on by van Dijk, extended a long-standing pattern of dominance and reinforced the Reds’ grip on local bragging rights.

The decisive moment came when van Dijk rose to deliver the winner, a goal that felt inevitable given Liverpool’s territorial control. It was a finish befitting a captain who has increasingly defined these fixtures, not just through defensive authority but by stepping into decisive attacking moments. His intervention ensured Liverpool stayed firmly in the hunt near the top end of the table, while Everton were left reflecting on another near miss.

“We built this city” jibe adds fuel to rivalry

Yet the story did not end at the final whistle. Everton supporters had unveiled a tifo emblazoned with the phrase “we built this city”, a nod to their historical roots at Anfield before relocating to Goodison Park in 1892. It was a bold gesture, one that sought to reclaim narrative ground in a rivalry often dominated by Liverpool.

Liverpool’s response was characteristically understated yet cutting. As reported by Rousing The Kop, the club posted footage of players returning to training with the song We Built This City playing in the background. It was a carefully judged piece of humour, a quiet troll that spoke volumes without needing explanation.

Even during the match, Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye had mouthed the slogan while celebrating a disallowed goal. That moment, fleeting as it was, captured the tension and symbolism wrapped into the phrase. Liverpool’s post-match response ensured the message would linger, reframed through their own lens of victory.