The match appeared set for a draw when Pickford fumbled a high ball
Liverpool's Divock Origi scored a bizarre 96th-minute goal in sensational circumstances as a terrible Jordan Pickford error gifted the Reds victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
It sent his manager Jurgen Klopp sprinting onto the pitch to hug goalkeeper Alisson and the fans into raptures, but it was cruel on Everton, who had at times played the more adventurous football in a lively encounter.
The 232nd meeting between the city rivals looked set to be heading for a draw when Pickford mishandled a high ball that seemed to be heading over his bar and spilled it out to Origi.
A late substitute making his first Premier League appearance since August 2017, all the Belgian striker had to do was nod into an empty net to secure a win that consolidates Liverpool's second place, two points behind defending champions Manchester City.
It was Origi's third goal against Everton - his best record against any side for Liverpool.
It was the fifth Premier League injury-time winner Liverpool have scored against Everton - again, they have not scored more against any other side in the Premier League era.
The Toffees remain without a victory in their past 18 meetings with Liverpool, and are winless at Anfield this century.
They remain in sixth position in the table, eight points below Tottenham in fifth and Arsenal in fourth.
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Line-ups
Liverpool
13Alisson
66Alexander-Arnold
12GomezBooked at 80mins
4van Dijk
26Robertson
5Wijnaldum
3FabinhoBooked at 77mins
23ShaqiriBooked at 33minsSubstituted forKeitaat 71'minutes
9Roberto FirminoSubstituted forOrigiat 84'minutes
10Mané
11SalahSubstituted forSturridgeat 75'minutes
Substitutes
7Milner
8Keita
15Sturridge
18Moreno
22Mignolet
27Origi
32Matip
Everton
1Pickford
23Coleman
4Keane
13Mina
12Digne
11WalcottSubstituted forLookmanat 63'minutes
8André GomesBooked at 88mins
17Gueye
20BernardSubstituted forCalvert-Lewinat 89'minutes
10G SigurdssonBooked at 90minsSubstituted forZoumaat 90+1'minutes
30Richarlison
Substitutes
3Baines
5Zouma
14Tosun
22Stekelenburg
26Davies
29Calvert-Lewin
31Lookman
Referee:
Chris Kavanagh
Match Stats
Home TeamLiverpoolAway TeamEverton
Possession
Home58%
Away42%
Shots
Home16
Away9
Shots on Target
Home3
Away3
Corners
Home8
Away1
Fouls
Home12
Away7
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Match ends, Liverpool 1, Everton 0.
Full TimePosted at 90'+7'
Second Half ends, Liverpool 1, Everton 0.
Goal!Posted at 90'+6'
Goal! Liverpool 1, Everton 0. Divock Origi (Liverpool) header from very close range to the top left corner following a set piece situation.
Posted at 90'+6'
Attempt missed. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a set piece situation.
Posted at 90'+5'
Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 90'+5'
Foul by Kurt Zouma (Everton).
Posted at 90'+4'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 90'+3'
Delay in match Idrissa Gueye (Everton) because of an injury.
Posted at 90'+1'
Attempt missed. Naby Keita (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sadio Mané.
SubstitutionPosted at 90'+1'
Substitution, Everton. Kurt Zouma replaces Gylfi Sigurdsson.
BookingPosted at 90'
Gylfi Sigurdsson (Everton) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 90'
Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 90'
Foul by Gylfi Sigurdsson (Everton).
SubstitutionPosted at 89'
Substitution, Everton. Dominic Calvert-Lewin replaces Bernard.
BookingPosted at 88'
André Gomes (Everton) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 88'
Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 88'
Foul by André Gomes (Everton).
Posted at 87'
Attempt blocked. Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Posted at 87'
Divock Origi (Liverpool) hits the bar with a right footed shot from very close range following a corner.
Posted at 87'
Attempt missed. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold with a cross following a corner.
Posted at 87'
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Seamus Coleman.
Posted at 85'
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Yerry Mina.
SubstitutionPosted at 84'
Substitution, Liverpool. Divock Origi replaces Roberto Firmino.
Posted at 84'
Sadio Mané (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 84'
Foul by Idrissa Gueye (Everton).
Posted at 81'
Attempt missed. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Daniel Sturridge following a fast break.
BookingPosted at 80'
Joseph Gomez (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 80'
Foul by Joseph Gomez (Liverpool).
Posted at 80'
Richarlison (Everton) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 78'
Attempt blocked. Gylfi Sigurdsson (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ademola Lookman.
BookingPosted at 77'
Fabinho (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card.
Posted at 77'
Foul by Fabinho (Liverpool).
Posted at 77'
Richarlison (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 76'
Fabinho (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 76'
Foul by André Gomes (Everton).
SubstitutionPosted at 75'
Substitution, Liverpool. Daniel Sturridge replaces Mohamed Salah.
Posted at 73'
Foul by Naby Keita (Liverpool).
Posted at 73'
André Gomes (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
SubstitutionPosted at 71'
Substitution, Liverpool. Naby Keita replaces Xherdan Shaqiri.
Posted at 69'
Foul by Joseph Gomez (Liverpool).
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Source: bbc.com