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'That was my fault' - McNeil on Liverpool defeat
TL;DR
Everton's Dwight McNeil took responsibility for Liverpool's first goal in their 2-1 defeat during the Merseyside derby. He acknowledged that his error contributed to the loss, making it harder for Everton to recover.
Key points
- Dwight McNeil took responsibility for Liverpool's first goal
- Everton lost to Liverpool 2-1 in the Merseyside derby
- Virgil van Dijk scored a last-minute winner for Liverpool
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Everton midfielder Dwight McNeil has claimed responsibility for Liverpool's first goal in the Merseyside derby on Sunday.
The Reds defeated Everton 2-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium, courtesy of a last-minute winner from Virgil van Dijk, and McNeil says his error leading to Mohamed Salah's opener made it more difficult for his side to secure a victory.
"I thought we were the better team - a last-minute goal and my moment in giving the ball away [in the build-up to Salah's strike], and that's what happens at this level against Liverpool – they punish you," McNeil told BBC Radio Merseyside after the match.
"I know that was my fault leading to the goal which makes it's harder to get back into the game. We grew back into it and got the equaliser and I thought we going to go on and win it, but it was just that final moment.
"We know how good they are as a team, they won the league last year, so for us to be competing with them shows the big way we've come along in the last few years. It was disappointing the way we lost it but there's still plenty more points to play for.
"As a group, we've still got massive games to come. We wanted to get the win here but now we've got to look forward because there's a massive end to the season."
Listen to more from McNeil on BBC Sounds here
Q&A
What did Dwight McNeil say about his mistake in the Merseyside derby?
Dwight McNeil admitted that his error leading to Mohamed Salah's goal made it difficult for Everton to secure a victory against Liverpool.
How did Liverpool win the Merseyside derby against Everton?
Liverpool won the match 2-1, with a last-minute goal from Virgil van Dijk after Everton equalized.
What impact did McNeil's error have on the game?
McNeil's mistake allowed Liverpool to score first, which he believes significantly affected Everton's chances of winning the match.