Everton 0-2 LiverpoolFernando Torres scored twice to give Liverpool a deserved victory over Everton in the 208th Merseyside derby.
The first half had been a stalemate with few chances, but Torres struck twice in three minutes during the second period to maintain Liverpool's unbeaten start to the season.
Everton lost Tim Cahill late on when the Australian received a straight red card for a late tackle on Xabi Alonso.
Everton should have been ahead after 14 minutes when Tim Cahill failed to make decent contact with an Arteta corner from just six yards.
Joseph Yobo blocked a shot on the turn by Torres and Cahill saw a glancing header go wide at the other end.
Everton were content to commit just Ayegbeni Yakubu up front, with Mikel Arteta and Cahill attacking from deep. It meant that Liverpool had the majority of possession as Everton sat back and tried to hit them on the break.
After 26 minutes Joleon Lescott's cross was dropped by Jose Reina under minimal pressure from Fellaini, who spun to strike a fierce shot that Jamie Carragher somehow blocked on the line.
But referee Riley had spotted some sort of infringement, unseen by Everton eyes, and awarded a free-kick. The tempo had now risen a few notches, with Everton at last fired up.
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