Liverpool extended their dominance in the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield. The match’s only goal came from Diogo Jota in the 57th minute, breaking his two and a half month goal drought and sealing three crucial points for the league leaders.
The game was intense from the start, with Everton defender James Tarkowski delivering a heavy challenge on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister just 11 minutes into the match. The tackle sparked controversy, as many believed Tarkowski should have been sent off, but the referee only issued a yellow card, a decision that has since been widely debated.
With this victory, Liverpool strengthens its grip on the Premier League title race, maintaining a commanding 12 point lead at the top of the table with 73 points from 30 matches. Meanwhile, Everton’s nine-game unbeaten streak came to an end, leaving them in 15th place with 34 points.
Liverpool now looks ahead with confidence as they continue their push for another league title, while Everton will need to regroup to secure their Premier League survival.
