The first Merseyside derby of the season came at Goodison Park on 21 September 1985 .
The first Merseyside derby of the season was won 2 -- 3 by Liverpool , who stood second behind Manchester United while Everton occupied sixth place .
The first Merseyside derby of the season came at Goodison Park on 21 September 1985 and was won 2 -- 3 by Liverpool , who stood second behind Manchester United while Everton occupied sixth place .