Liverpool took another step toward the Premier League title with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton in a tense Merseyside derby on Wednesday.
Diogo Jota emerged as the match-winner, netting the decisive goal in the second half.
The victory reaffirmed Liverpool’s dominance, maintaining their 12-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Everton saw their nine-match unbeaten league run come to an end and remain in 15th place with 34 points.
Everton’s Beto thought he had put his side ahead, but his goal was ruled out for offside. He later squandered a clear opportunity before Jota finally broke the deadlock in the 57th minute. A clever backheel from Luis Diaz set up the Portuguese forward, who skillfully evaded a challenge before slotting the ball into the net.
Liverpool supporters were left frustrated in the 11th minute when Everton captain James Tarkowski escaped with only a yellow card after a heavy tackle on Alexis Mac Allister, believing it warranted a straight red.
