The 10 best goals from the Merseyside derby

Everton And Liverpool find yourself in the final Premier League Merseyside derby at Goodison Park this weekend, but what are the best goals in the history of the game?

On Saturday lunchtime, the Blues host the Reds, in what could be a memorable and emotional event on Merseyside.

Assuming the two rivals do not face each other in the FA Cup later this season, this will be the last time they meet at Goodison, before Everton's move to Bramley-Moore Dock at the end of the campaign.

Ahead of the match, we've selected our 10 greatest Merseyside derby goals throughout history.

10

Virgil van Dijk v Everton (2018)

New bags arrive late, winner sends the Toffees

It was perhaps far from the greatest goal imaginable, but in terms of presenting yourself as a Liverpool player, it was quite significant for Virgil van Dijk.

The Dutchman joined Liverpool in a huge £75million deal in January 2018, and in no time he became an instant hero, returning home a late FA Cup winner in front of the Kop against Everton.

A new Reds icon was born in that moment and Van Dijk never looked back, cementing his reputation as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League ever since.

9

Harry Kewell v Everton (2006)

The Australian wins with a superb strike

Harry Kewell arrived at Liverpool with huge expectations on his shoulders in 2003, but it's fair to say he never came close to reaching the heights many thought he would, having excelled so much in a Leeds shirt United.

That's not to say there haven't been moments to cherish along the way, including his stunning Kop final strike at home to Everton in 2006.

With the Reds leading 2-1 but struggling with 10 men for part of the match after Steven Gerrard's red card, Kewell let loose from distance, connecting perfectly with his left foot and sealing another Premier League victory for Liverpool against his rivals.

8

Mikel Arteta vs Liverpool (2010)

Spaniard smashes home score against beleaguered Reds

Now an influential Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta was a great Everton player for over six years and had a fantastic moment in the Merseyside derby in 2010.

The Spaniard slotted a merciless strike into the net at Goodison to help the Toffees seal a 2-0 home victory against a Liverpool side in disarray under Roy Hodgson.

Wins against the Reds have been rare for the Blues in the Premier League era, but they more than deserved their three points here, thanks in part to Arteta.

7

Divock Origin v Everton (2018)

Late Anfield winner sparks wild celebrations

For many Liverpool fans of a certain age, Divock Origi's stoppage-time winner against Everton in 2018 is their favorite Merseyside derby moment of all time.

For so long on that day at Anfield six years ago, it looked like the visitors would frustrate their local opponents, seeing them drop two vital points in the Premier League title race.

Instead, Origi headed home in the dying seconds after Jordan Pickford tipped Van Dijk's skied effort onto the crossbar, leading to scenes of incredible joy at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp even sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate with Alisson.

6

Curtis Jones v Everton (2020)

Youngster produces crazy, winning curler

Curtis Jones has become a brilliant player for Liverpool, and someone Arne Slot now sees as a vital and experienced part of his plans.

In January 2020, the Scouser was a talented 18-year-old who announced himself with an unforgettable winning goal against Everton in the FA Cup.

A much-changed Liverpool side still got the better of the Blues that evening thanks to Jones' solitary strike, as he curled a stunning effort into the top corner of the Anfield Road net. It remains one of the highlights of his career to this day.

5

Mohamed Salah vs Everton (2017)

Winger produces Puskas winner in the snow

Now in his eighth season in a Liverpool shirt, Mohamed Salah remains as good as ever and he gave Everton plenty of nightmares during his iconic Reds career.

In his first year as a Reds player, the Egyptian superstar scored a stunning goal at Anfield, slotting inside before slotting into the top corner. He may not have won the match, but he won the FIFA Puskas Award for the best goal of the year.

4

Graeme Sharp v Liverpool (1984)

Toffees star hits the world for future champions

It can be easy to lazily think that football only started in 1992, but Liverpool and Everton were the two best teams in England in the 1980s, winning seven First Division titles between them and meeting in two FA Cup finals.

Graeme Sharp's incredible goal at Anfield early in the 1984/85 season earned the Blues a priceless 1-0 victory en route to the league crown.

3

Steven Gerrard v Everton (2001)

Stevie G's first Merseyside derby screamer

It seems like a long time ago now that a young, shaved-headed Steven Gerrard emerged as a prodigiously gifted footballer.

His goal at Goodison in 2001/02 was not only memorable for the brilliance of the strike, which flew into the top corner, but also for the celebration that followed. Gerrard ran down the touchline cutting his ears and sticking his tongue out at the home fans, in what was his first of 10 goals against Everton in his career.

2

Phil Jagielka in Liverpool (2014)

Defender steals late point at stunned Anfield

Everton have experienced plenty of misery at Anfield over the years, but Phil Jagielka provided a moment to cherish in 2014/15, silencing the Kop in the process.

It looked like the Blues were about to suffer another defeat at the hands of their rivals, only for Jagielka to fire in an outrageous half-volley from 30 yards in the dying moments. The goal came from an unlikely source, but the traveling fans weren't complaining.

1

Gary McAllister v Everton (2001)

The genius of the last-gasp free kick wins the derby

In terms of both drama and quality, nothing in a Merseyside derby matches Gary McAllister's last-gasp winner at Goodison in 2000/01.

Liverpool knew the importance of victory as they looked to qualify for the Champions League for the first time, and just when it looked like vital points were being lost, McAllister slotted home an audacious free-kick from miles away , when most players inside the pitch thought he would send a hopeful ball into the box.

This goal will remain forever etched in the memories of Reds supporters.