slot Praises Liverpool’s Mentality After Hard-Fought Derby Win against Everton
(Updated September 21, 2025) – Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over fierce rivals Everton at Anfield, a result underpinned, according to manager Arne Slot, by the unwavering mentality of his players.
The Reds raced into a commanding lead thanks to first-half goals from ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike. However, Everton, under the returning David Moyes, refused to yield, pulling a goal back through Idrissa Gueye and relentlessly pressing for an equalizer in the second period.
Despite the mounting pressure and visibly tiring legs, Liverpool held firm, securing a crucial three points and continuing their notable form.
“Again, we needed mentality today, in a different fashion maybe than the few times before, but we always knew how difficult of a game this would be, especially given our limited
Full Name: Carlos Mendes
Role: Editor, Sports
Category: Sports
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Education: BA in Sports Journalism, University of Lisbon
Experience: 13+ years in sports reporting and editorial management
Expertise: Football (soccer), Olympic sports, athlete interviews, sports analytics
Awards: European Sports Media Award 2021
Professional Affiliations: Member, International Sports Press Association
Languages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Spanish (conversational)
Bio:
Carlos Mendes is a passionate sports journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering football, Olympic sports, and major international competitions. He holds a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Lisbon. Carlos is known for his insightful match analysis, exclusive athlete interviews, and dedication to fair play in sports reporting. As Editor of the Sports section at World Today Journal, he brings readers closer to the action with expert coverage and behind-the-scenes stories.
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