Sadio Mane may have stolen the headlines during the Merseyside derby but Mike Dean was his reluctant victim after a typical display of showmanship from the enigmatic official.
Dean is renowned for his on-field flair when officiating and given the chance to shine in the big game at Goodison Park the referee from the Wirral did not disappoint.
In a quiet first half Dean let the game go and shunned the limelight but after the break he made his mark.
The 'no-look' card is trademark of Dean's and when presented with the opportunity to reveal it he made no mistake, at least with delivery.