Liverpool moved into third place in the Premier League as they comfortably beat neighbours Everton 3-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield -- but were hit by an injury to Sadio Mane.
The home side made the brighter start at Anfield and were rewarded with the opening goal after only eight minutes.
It arrived in style as Mane took possession and drove towards the penalty area, cutting past two defenders before firing a low shot into the corner across a motionless Joel Robles.
Everton were struggling to establish any rhythm as the challenges flew in and Philippe Coutinho almost made them pay again after 19 minutes when his shot was stopped by Robles and the loose ball was headed clear from close to the line.