Loris Karius' fine save the highlight for Liverpool in dull Merseyside derby

Everton remain without a Merseyside derby win since 2010 after playing out a tame goalless draw with Liverpool.

Everton remain without a Merseyside derby win since 2010 after playing out a tame goalless draw with Liverpool.

English Premier League: Seamus Coleman (87') Everton 0-0 Liverpool

English Premier League: Loris Karius (22') Everton 0-0 Liverpool

Liverpool's struggles with early kick offs continued as they never really got going in what was one of the tamest Merseyside derbies in recent memory.

Despite being the better side for much of the game, the Reds could easily have lost it late on when fatigue crept in and Everton created several chances that they were unable to take.

Positives

A win would have been most welcome but the most important thing for Liverpool supporters was avoiding further injuries. Jurgen Klopp's squad is being stretched...