5 h. ago Liverpool close on title after derby delight against Everton: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Liverpool move one step closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 derby win over EvertonRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Liverpool win a slightly nervy Merseyside derby at Anfield to send them 12 points clear of Arsenal in second place. Should the Diogo Jota goal have stood and should James Tarkowski have been on the pitch when it happened? Not the best night for VAR. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Arne Slot: Liverpool not thinking about how early they could win Premier League

A day on from second-placed Arsenal bringing the gap down to nine by beating Fulham 2-1 at home, Liverpool replied by defeating Everton 1-0.

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8 h. ago James Tarkowski should have been sent off against Liverpool, admits PGMOL

Everton defender booked for challenge on Mac AllisterVAR should have recommended review of tackleThe referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL), has acknowledged that Everton’s James Tarkowski should have been sent off in defeat at Liverpool on Wednesday. The defender was only cautioned for an early reckless challenge on Alexis Mac Allister, described as a “Merseyside derby tackle of old”.The referee, Sam Barrott, gave Tarkowski a yellow card and David Moyes conceded the defender was fortunate to stay on the pitch. PGMOL believes the video assistant referee, Paul Tierney, should have recommended a review. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Liverpool's path to Premier League title glory and when they can lift trophy

Liverpool look set to win the Premier League this season with 13 points from the 24 available required to guarantee lifting the division's trophy for the first time in five years

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10 h. ago ‘He’s offside’: Disappointed David Moyes surprised that Diogo Jota’s goal was allowed to stand

Jota’s decisive goal was slightly controversial with Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitting he doesn’t like the rules

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10 h. ago David Moyes: James Tarkowski lucky not to see red for Alexis Mac Allister tackle

Former Everton striker Duncan Ferguson branded the tackle a ‘straight red all day’.

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10 h. ago Why Diogo Jota’s goal for Liverpool was not ruled out for offside against Everton

Jota’s controversial goal was the difference between the two teams in the Merseyside derby at Anfield

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11 h. ago Football news: Liverpool VAR controversy explained as Viktor Gyokeres rejects Man Utd

Liverpool's win over Everton on Wednesday night was marred by some controversial VAR calls as Manchester United's hopes of landing Viktor Gyokeres this summer take a blow

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18 h. ago Arne Slot admits he ‘hates’ offside rule that allowed Liverpool’s derby winner

Díaz set up Jota’s goal after coming from offside position‘Do I like the rule? No. It does not help attacking teams’Arne Slot said he hates the rule that allowed Diogo Jota’s winner in the Merseyside derby to stand as Liverpool restored their 12-point lead at the Premier League summit with a hard-fought victory over Everton.David Moyes, the Everton manager, claimed that Jota’s 57th‑minute strike should have been disallowed for an offside against Luis Díaz in the buildup. Díaz came from an offside position to regain possession from a James Tarkowski attempted clearance to set up Jota for the winner. According to the rulebook, however, the Colombian had to be “clearly attempting to play a ball which is close when this action impacts on an opponent” to be adjudged offside. He did not. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago It’s unfair to blame Liverpool for being the best team: that's how you win titles | Barney Ronay

It has been an odd, slow bicycle race of a season, but this is hardly the fault of Arne Slot’s impressive league leadersThere was an extraordinary moment in the seconds after Diogo Jota had scored the only goal of this Merseyside derby, as the home supporters seethed and writhed, bodies tumbling, a wave of noise barrelling around the Anfield stands.At which point a lone middle-aged man could be seen emerging from the seats, waving his fists in the direction of what must have been the fourth official, making wild but oddly precise spectacles gestures with his fingers, all the while being hurled back by the combined efforts of three men in orange jackets. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Arne Slot offers verdict on two controversial incidents in Liverpool's win over Everton

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot would not be drawn on two of the major talking points following Wednesday night's huge 1-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby

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19 h. ago He’s offside – David Moyes bemoans Diogo Jota winner as Liverpool edge derby

Jota’s 57th-minute goal gave Liverpool a 100th derby win over Everton.

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19 h. ago David Moyes fumes at VAR decision in Liverpool defeat and makes Anfield jibe

David Moyes was disappointed after Liverpool scored a controversial winner in their victory over Everton - with the Toffees manager also giving his verdict on James Tarkowski's wild tackle

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19 h. ago David Moyes hits out at officials over winning Liverpool goal against Everton: 'Can't understand'

Moyes insisted Luis Diaz was offside in the build-up to Diogo Jota’s goal

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20 h. ago Diogo Jota magic edges Liverpool closer to title after James Tarkowski and VAR howler

LIVERPOOL 1-0 EVERTON: Diogo Jota's second-half winner secured a crucial win in the Merseyside Derby - with the victory edging the Reds closer to the Premier League title

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20 h. ago Liverpool vs Everton LIVE: Result and reaction as Diogo Jota inspires crucial Merseyside derby win for league leaders

Can David Moyes and Everton cause the hosts to stumble?

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20 h. ago Liverpool grind out Everton derby win as VAR takes centre stage

LIVERPOOL 1-0 EVERTON: A goal from Diogo Jota separated the two Merseyside clubs in a game which had much less drama than their last meeting but still packed a punch

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21 h. ago Liverpool vs Everton LIVE: Goal updates as Jota ends drought to give Reds lead in Merseyside derby

Can David Moyes and Everton cause the hosts to stumble?

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22 h. ago Liverpool vs Everton LIVE: Score and goal updates from Merseyside derby as Beto’s opener disallowed

Can David Moyes and Everton cause the hosts to stumble?

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22 h. ago Liverpool vs Everton LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Arne Slot’s side looking to restore 12-point lead over Arsenal in title race

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