Liverpool fans displayed a provocative tongue-in-cheek banner before the final Merseyside derby kicked off at Goodison Park on Monday night. Pictures from the away end showed Reds fans lifting up balloons depicting the year 1995 and the number 30 - referencing the last time the Toffees won a trophy. Everton have a storied history as one of English football's most successful clubs with nine top-flight titles and five FA Cups.
However, their last taste of silverware came in 1995 when they beat Manchester United 1-0 at the old Wembley thanks to a goal from Paul Rideout. Although they were taunted before kick-off, it was Everton fans who were cheering louder once the game kicked off, thanks to striker Beto's 11-minute opener. But Liverpool were unhappy with referee Michael Oliver for giving a foul that resulted in the free-kick which led to the first goal of the match.
Pictures from the away end showed Reds fans lifting up balloons depicting the year 1995 and the number 30 - referencing the last time the Toffees won a trophy. Liverpool fans were back in fine voice just four minutes later when Alexis Mac Allister looped a header beyond Jordan Pickford to restore parity. There were further worries for David Moyes' side when in-form attacker Illiman N'Diaye was forced off shortly after the 20-minute mark with an injury.
