The 'Daily Mail' reported that the Merseyside derby provoked a wave of fans who turned on the television to watch the Everton v Liverpool match.
The match left a lot to be desired and the Egyptian Salah didn't play, who is always a great attraction. Nor were there any goals for Everton or the future Premier League champions.
Still, the fans didn't miss the match and there were 5 and a half million people who watched it.
Until then, the highest figure was the 2012 Manchester derby with just over 4 million viewers.