Liverpool vs Everton Report

Scorer: Jota 57’

Liverpool moved another step closer to reclaiming the Premier League title with a tense 1-0 victory over Everton in the 246th Merseyside derby, ending the Toffees’ nine-game unbeaten league run.

A second-half strike from Diogo Jota proved decisive on a fiery afternoon at Anfield, where David Moyes’ Anfield hoodoo continued in his 20th winless visit as a manager.

Tarkowski Makes His Mark – Again

Merseyside derbies rarely lack drama, and this edition was no exception. Everton’s James Tarkowski, who had netted a late equaliser in the reverse fixture, made an early impact — this time on Alexis Mac Allister, with a rash, high challenge inside 10 minutes.

Though VAR reviewed the incident, a yellow card was deemed sufficient, much to the fury of the Anfield faithful.

Their frustration nearly turned to heartbreak moments later when Tarkowski turned provider, sending Beto through to slot home in front of the Kop — only to be denied by the offside flag.

Beto had another golden chance soon after when Abdoulaye Doucouré threaded him through, but the Portuguese striker struck the post with only Alisson to beat.

Jota Breaks the Deadlock

Having survived those scares, Liverpool began the second half with more purpose. Their pressure paid off 15 minutes after the restart, when Everton failed to clear a loose ball and Diogo Jota pounced.

With quick feet and trademark composure, the Portuguese forward weaved his way into the box before smashing past Jordan Pickford to ignite the Kop and put the Reds ahead.

From there, David Moyes’ Everton struggled to find a foothold, despite introducing Iliman Ndiaye off the bench after injury. The substitute’s return was a positive for the visitors, but he couldn’t spark a late turnaround.

Liverpool Hold Firm in Nervy Finish

With the match finely poised, Luis Díaz almost wrapped things up with a well-placed strike, only for Tarkowski to make a heroic goal-line clearance with 10 minutes remaining.

Liverpool managed the closing stages with increasing assurance, limiting Everton to half-chances and preserving their slim advantage.

The full-time whistle confirmed Liverpool’s 26th consecutive unbeaten league match and another crucial three points in the title race. It also meant Everton failed to avoid defeat in both league derbies in the same season for the first time since 2020/21.

What It Means

• Liverpool: Remain firmly on course for the Premier League title, showing the ability to grind out narrow wins in high-pressure matches. With the finish line in sight, Arne Slot’s side continue to thrive under expectation.
• Everton: A valiant effort ultimately fell short. David Moyes’ Anfield curse remains intact, and the Toffees missed a big opportunity to claim a rare unbeaten derby season. They’ll now turn focus to re-establishing their momentum in the league run-in.

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