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Mane the Grinch that stole Everton's Christmas as Liverpool deliver late derby knockout

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Jurgen Klopp had watched the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on television, before being appointed Liverpool manager four days later. His high-definition view this time around came from the technical area, a few steps away from Ronald Koeman, where the acoustics would’ve been a world away from his previous experience as he sampled the famed animosity hanging heavy in the air at this throwback of a ground for the first time.

His introduction to the fixture as Reds boss in April was much more enjoyable; a 4-0 win with Liverpool so commanding, they may as well have been the only team on the pitch.