Everton boss Frank Lampard couldn't fault his players after defeat at Liverpool.
The 2-0 loss sent Everton into the bottom three.
Lampard said, "The result is [disappointing] but the performance isn't. I'm very pleased and proud of the work ethic. We didn't get the clinical finishes at 0-0. If we take one of those chances, counter-attacking behind their line... I can't ask for any more of the players.
"We really needed to take advantage of the big period of the game where we were spot on."
On Anthony Gordon's penalty appeals, he continued: "I think they both could have been penalties but you often don't get them at Anfield. The fact there's contact and he gets booked is crazy. The second one was a foul [anywhere else] on the pitch. Sometimes you don't get them here.
"They're in a different area to us. They're near the top of the table, they've been together a long time and have a strong style of play. We had to be organised and discplined. I couldn't ask for more at half-time except taking our chances.
"I'm proud and happy with the performance. We have to take that spirit forward to the final games,.
"We'll give everything until the end."
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