Liverpool continued their stranglehold over local rivals Everton to go top of the Premier League on Saturday, but had fortune on their side as Mohamed Salah's double secured a 2-0 win at Anfield.

The postponed Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool is now expected to take place on February 12 after Arne Slot's side booked their place in the Champions League round of 16.

Everton beat League One Peterborough United 2-0 at Goodison Park on Thursday night, just hours after Sean Dyche was dismissed as manager. Liverpool, meanwhile, joined the Blues in the fourth round ...