Cahill's late header earns draw for Everton

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01/19/2009 - Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tim Cahill's header in the 86th minute denied Liverpool's bid to regain the top spot in the Premiership on Monday as Everton earned a 1-1 draw at Anfield in the 209th edition of the Merseyside derby.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard gave his side the lead in the 68th minute with a wonderful 30-yard strike, but Cahill's answer four minutes from time keeps the Reds in second place, level on points with United but trailing on goal difference and having played one more game.

Everton sits in sixth place and is now unbeaten in its last seven games.

The Toffees started well on the road and had the Liverpool goal under attack in the opening minute when Victor Anichebe's strong drive from 20 yards forced goalkeeper Pepe Reina to make a diving stop.

Reina was called upon again in the 12th minute to stop a header from Cahill after a cross from Anichebe, but Liverpool also threatened with Fernando Torres striking the outside of the post.

Liverpool began to slowly take charge of the match and goalkeeper Tim Howard produced a fine save on Gerrard, but Everton fought back and had a penalty appeal turned down when Anichebe was knocked down inside the box by Martin Skrtel.

The referee waved play to continue and Liverpool reacted by taking the ball down the field and setting up Gerrard for a fantastic strike to put the hosts in front.

Leon Osman had a look at goal that was snuffed out by Reina, but two minutes later the visitors stunned the Anfield faithful by leveling the match.

Mikel Arteta swung a free-kick into the box from the left and Cahill got his head to the ball, sending it past Reina from six yards to earn his side a share of the points.

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