The Sunday afternoon Merseyside derby between Liverpool FC Women and Everton has been postponed for the safety of the fans.

The Sunday afternoon Merseyside derby between Liverpool FC Women and Everton has been postponed for the safety of the fans.

It has been decided to postpone the Women’s Super League match at Goodison Park due to the city’s poor weather.

In due time, Liverpoolfc.com will announce the new date and time of the game.

Once the game has been rescheduled, tickets that have already been purchased will still be valid.

In a fierce Merseyside match, Everton defeated Liverpool for the first time since 2010 at Goodison Park, dealing Jurgen Klopp’s team a serious blow in the title chase and virtually guaranteeing their place in the Premier League.

Sean Dyche’s team defeated Everton for the second time in 14 years thanks to goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and an inspired Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Liverpool was unable to handle Everton’s aerial barrage.

With four games remaining, Klopp’s team now trails Arsenal by three points, making the outcome disastrous for Liverpool’s title ambitions. If Manchester City wins their next two games, they will move five points ahead of Liverpool.

After Liverpool failed to clear their box after a set-piece, Branthwaite climbed in to give Everton a well-earned lead halfway through the first half. Everton had a fast start.

Liverpool retaliated, but before halftime, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah squandered good chances, and Calvert-Lewin came up from a corner to forcefully nod in at the back post.

As Everton celebrated a historic derby victory and Liverpool attempted to exit the title chase, there would be no turning back. Watch the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool for real-time updates and reactions.

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