ANICHEBE’S FORM EXCITES MOYES

Victor Anichebe (The Beast) was in the best form of his career with Everton, Monday night at Anfield, with a tremendous display that contributed in earning The Toffees a 1-1 draw away to Liverpool in the 209th Merseyside derby. 

With Anichebe on top of his game, the pressure was bound to be on Liverpool, as their Merseyside rivals ensured that Liverpool did not return to the summit of the English Premier League. 

The young striker, a silver medalist with Dream Team 4 at last year’s Olympics in Beijing, China, was the only change to the starting line-up from the Everton squad that defeated Hull City at the weekend.

Although The Beast found his way into the squad due to the suspension of Belgian midfielder, Marouane Fellaini he eventually played like a possessed man, running and tormenting The Reds defense throughout the duration of the encounter and to the admiration of his coach, David Moyes.

Moments before Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool the lead in the 67th minute, Everton had a strong claim for a penalty turned down when Anichebe appeared to be bundled over by Martin Skrtel. 

Although Anichebe was not granted a penalty, it was an outcome Moyes was satisfied with. "I thought the players showed how they have been playing recently, with confidence and for periods of the game we did very well.

“We had to defend very well as well but I was pleased with them,” The Toffees’ manager said.