Liverpool took the lead against Everton in the first half from the penalty spot after Adam Lallana went down under a challenge from Mason Holgate.
Referee Bobby Madley did not hesitate to point to the spot and James Milner duly converted to give the Reds a 1-0 lead.
But Jurgen Klopp has claimed Liverpool were fortunate to win the penalty and said it evened things up for Everton’s in the 1-1 draw in the derby last month.
“It was a similar situation [to the penalty against Liverpool for Everton last month],” Klopp said.
“The first one was no penalty in my opinion and this one wasn’t also. It’s the same.
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“There is contact and the referee used his whistle. Exactly the same situation.”
Everton drew level with a fine striker from Gylfi Sigurdsson after the break but Liverpool’s new signing Virgil van Dijk popped up with a winner.
The £75million man headed home five minutes from time to cap off a memorable debut for the Reds.
And the Dutchman was delighted to score and knock Liverpool’s Merseyside rivals out the FA Cup in the process.
“What a night. It was thoroughly deserved, it felt amazing to be out there, the goal is very special for me and my family,” he said.
“Playing at Anfield for Liverpool is a dream for every player.
“To score a goal is even more special.”