Phil Jagielka scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as Everton hit back to draw 1-1 with Merseyside rivals Liverpool at Anfield.
Captain Steven Gerrard’s 65th minute free-kick appeared poised to give Liverpool a third Premier League win of the season until centre-half Jagielka thumped home a leveller in the second minute of added time.
Everton midfielder Gareth Barry endured a torrid start to the game after being booked inside the first minute before almost conceding a penalty when the ball struck his raised arm and then bringing down Mario Balotelli.
Liverpool looked more threatening as Tim Howard saved from Balotelli, Adam Lallana and Raheem Sterling, while Everton lost Kevin Mirallas due to a hamstring injury.
The second half finally sprung into life 20 minutes after the break when Balotelli was fouled just outside the box and Gerrard curled a free-kick over the wall and just beyond Howard.
Romelu Lukaku had an immediate chance to equalise, but glanced a header straight at Simon Mignolet, and then Balotelli’s volley from six yards out brushed Howard’s face before striking the crossbar.
Brendan Rodgers’ side appeared to be comfortably holding on to the win until Jagielka’s first-time shot from 25 yards swerved away from Mignolet and rocketed into the top corner.
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