Liverpool Beat Everton 2-0 in Merseyside Derby
Mohamed Salah's brace helped Liverpool claim Merseyside bragging rights as they beat 10-man Everton 2-0 at Anfield.
Origi made the points safe with Liverpool's second goal five minutes from time, producing his sixth goal of the season.
Everton took a giant step towards Premier League safety and delivered a huge blow to their rivals' Champions League hopes.
The Toffees had Mason Holgate sent off for a second bookable offence in the 83rd minute, and Liverpool took full advantage.
Salah opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a typically clinical finish, and he made sure of the points with a well-taken second in the 89th minute.
The result leaves Liverpool in fourth place in the Premier League table, one point behind third-placed Manchester City and two points ahead of fifth-placed Arsenal.
Everton are now 11th in the table, eight points clear of the relegation zone.
The victory was Liverpool's third in a row in all competitions, and it keeps alive their hopes of a top-four finish and a place in next season's Champions League.
For Everton, the defeat was a major setback in their bid to avoid relegation.
The Toffees have now lost three of their last four Premier League games, and they face a tough run of fixtures in the coming weeks.
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