Tim Cahill, the scorer of Everton's opening goal yesterday lunchtime, described this fixture as "our Champions' League final" and the home support celebrated as if they had won the European Cup itself.
Independent on Sunday
Johnson doubles up to leave Reds feeling blue
In the morning, Everton lost 1-0 to 'Premiership new boys' Warbury Warriors and, after lunch, returned to planet earth to give Liverpool the sort of derby hiding even a cartoonist would not dream up.
The Observer
Johnson brace fells Liverpool
David Moyes says Andy Johnson has given Everton “a new dimension”. The familiar old shape of the Merseyside derby was ripped apart by the England striker here.
Sunday Times
Johnson calls tune in Dixieland
Everton fans amused themselves before the match by swarming over the statue of Dixie Dean that stands modestly at a corner of this famous ground.
Sunday Telegraph