Klopp welcomes new benchmark after first United-Everton double in 17 years

His side went to Old Trafford and hammered Manchester United 5-0 in October but Klopp was more impressed with the way his players handled the occasion of a feisty encounter against their near-neighbours to walk away with a 4-1 win.

Not only was it their biggest victory at Goodison Park in 39 years it was just Klopp’s second success at the home of their rivals.

And after the emotion of last season, when Virgil Van Dijk’s campaign was ended by an ACL injury and Thiago Alcantara also sustained a knee problem before February’s first derby defeat at Anfield since 1999, the Reds boss was pleased with the way his players went about their business.