Liverpool striker Sadio Mane admits that his late goal against Everton was ‘a little bit lucky’ after scoring the winning goal in their 1-0 win at Goodison Park.

The Senegal international struck in the fourth minute of added time to earn his side all three points against their local rivals Everton on Monday.

Mane has expressed his delight at scoring the winning goal against the Toffees but he also admits that it wasn’t an easy match to win.

‘I was a little bit lucky but I wish to always be lucky and score goals for the team,’ Mane told the Liverpool website.

‘I’m thankful and very happy to score the winning goal for the team.

‘It wasn’t an easy game but I think we deserved to win because we created a lot of chances and we got the goal.

‘We were [facing] a very good team and we had to keep going to the end. But that’s what we did and got the win.’

Liverpool will now take on Stoke City at Anfield in the Premier League on December 27.

Kick-off has been set for 19:15.