30 Jan 2014

Liverpool trounce Everton in Merseyside derby

5:29 pm on 30 January 2014

Liverpool's thrashed Everton 4-0 in the Merseyside derby to solidify their position in the top four of English football's Premier League, while competition leaders Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw at Southampton.

The loss meant Arsenal were subsequently overtaken at the top of the ladder by Manchester City, when the Sky Blues thrashed Spurs at White Hart Lane on Thursday.

Elsewhere, Manchester United's record signing Juan Mata enjoyed a winning debut in a 2-0 win over Cardiff City.

Crystal Palace moved five points clear of the relegation zone with a1-0 win over Hull.