"Everybody has to be disappointed" says Benitez after 4-1 thrashing by Liverpool

Defiant Everton manager Rafael Benitez insisted his side would improve despite a humbling 4-1 Merseyside derby defeat at home to Liverpool making it eight matches without victory.

Two goals from Mohamed Salah were sandwiched between Jordan Henderson's opener and Diogo Jota's 79th-minute strike as the hosts were completely outclassed.

Demarai Gray had briefly made it 2-1 just before half-time - their first goal in a month - but in reality the gulf in class and application was huge and when the fourth goal went in, home supporters streamed for the exits.

Of those that remained, one fan ran onto the pitch to confront players at the final whistle, while there were chants of "Sack the board" and abuse directed at chairman Bill Kenwright and director of football Marcel Brands.

There were few, if any, calls for the manager to go, however, perhaps indicating an understanding of what the Spaniard has inherited.

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