Everton, Liverpool and Merseyside derby
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After a stuttering first half where “Liverpool were looking a bit all over the place at times,” Arne Slot delivered a “really, really good half-time team talk.”
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Diogo Jota scored the only goal of the game as Liverpool extended their strong Merseyside derby record against Everton.
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Diogo Jota finishes off his fancy footwork with a pinpoint strike for Liverpool as the Reds edge Everton 1-0.
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With the Premier League game at Anfield goalless in the 57th minute, Ryan Gravenberch launched another probing Liverpool move with a pass into Everton's box. Luis Diaz was in an offside position but didn't make a move towards the ball which was intercepted by James Tarkowski.
Then, chaos ensued. Abdoulaye Doucoure went over to the away to rub the result - which very much felt like two points lost for Liverpool - in the faces of Reds fans. Toxteth boy Curtis Jones did not take kindly to that, squaring up to Doucoure and sparking a brawl.
After a Merseyside derby defined by the red cards, a match that may be remembered for the one what wasn’t. After a meeting with Everton that brought Liverpool frustration, one that instead produced celebration with the Kop chorusing about winning the league.
"Things happen in football" so Liverpool cannot take "anything for granted" as they head into the Merseyside derby, says former striker John Aldridge. The Reds sit top of the Premier League table with a nine-point cushion over second-placed Arsenal, with a game in hand.
TV channel: In the UK, Liverpool vs Everton is being shown live via Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 7pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off at Anfield. Live stream: Sky Sports and Now TV subscribers can also follow the match live online via the SkyGo app and website and NOW.
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Liverpool expects to set an attendance record for a Merseyside derby at Anfield when it hosts Everton in the Premier League.
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