Liverpool survive nervy finish to savour Merseyside derby triumph

A fifth successive league victory kept the champions' in an unassailable position at the top of the table but, while there was no need for any late drama of recent matches, they never appear more vulnerable than when 2-0 up.

BREAKTHROUGH: Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch (centre, facing) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

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Liverpool's habit of conceding goals from positions of strength caused them problems again as they found themselves hanging on for a 2-1 win in the 247th Merseyside derby.