4 d. ago Howard Webb clarifies two Liverpool vs Everton controversies including VAR 'error'

Liverpool saw off Everton in April's Merseyside derby but Howard Webb admits the referees and VAR made an error by not showing a red card - but backed their other major call

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2 w. ago FIA admits huge mistake which changed result of Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying

Alex Albon was the injured party as Nico Hulkenberg made it through to Q2 in qualifying with what was later found to have been an illegal lap, but it was too late for the Williams driver

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3 w. ago Michael Owen wrong to claim winning the league not enough, says Arne Slot

Slot: ‘Nothing else matters’ if Liverpool win league titleOwen suggested cup exits left ‘bitter taste’ on seasonArne Slot has hit back at Michael Owen’s suggestion that the Premier League title would not be enough for Liverpool this season by insisting nothing matters more than becoming champions of England again.The former Liverpool striker was taken to task by Virgil van Dijk after the Merseyside derby on Wednesday for claiming the campaign was “building into something really special” until Slot’s team exited the Champions League and lost the Carabao Cup final. Owen agreed it would still be special for Liverpool to win the title for a record-equalling 20th time but with the caveat that the two cup defeats in six days would leave “a bitter taste”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scott McTominay reveals Man Utd's big mistake and what Erik ten Hag finally changed

Scott McTominay became a key player under Erik ten Hag before Manchester United chiefs opted to sell him to Napoli last summer, where the midfielder has been a revelation

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3 w. ago Everton condemn death threats towards James Tarkowski following Merseyside derby horror tackle

Tarkowski should have been sent off against Liverpool, PGMOL admitted after the derby

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3 w. ago Everton condemn abuse of Tarkowski and family after wife posts of death threats

‘Such behaviour is completely unacceptable,’ Everton saySamantha Tarkowski calls abuse ‘beyond disgusting’Everton have strongly condemned abuse directed at their defender James Tarkowski after Wednesday’s Merseyside derby. The centre-back was targeted for his tackle on Alexis Mac Allister, which resulted in a yellow card but led to an acknowledgment from Premier Game Match Officials Ltd that the video assistant referee was wrong not to recommend an upgrade to a red.Tarkowski’s wife, Samantha, posted on Instagram on Thursday that they had received, among other things, death threats. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Everton star James Tarkowski's wife rages at 'vile' death threats from Liverpool fans over husband's 'leg

James Tarkowski's wife has condemned 'vile' abuse wishing death on her husband following his horror tackle on Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby.

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3 w. ago Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk hits back at Michael Owen as Arne Slot gives injury update

Liverpool are looking ahead to Fulham on Sunday after coming through the Merseyside Derby victorious and unscathed, despite a dangerous challenge from James Tarkowski

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3 w. ago Virgil van Dijk sends honest transfer message as he reflects on Liverpool mistake

Liverpool ground out a 1-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside Derby after Beto was unable to take advantage of a rare Virgil van Dijk misstep in the first half

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Everton captain James Tarkowski breaks silence on Alexis Mac Allister horror tackle

The PGMOL have since admitted they made a mistake and that Everton defender James Tarkowski should have been sent off for his challenge on Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby

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3 w. ago PGMOL 'admit massive mistake' in Merseyside derby as Liverpool and Everton fume

The PGMOL have admitted to making a huge mistake in the Merseyside derby as Everton defender James Tarkowski avoided a red card for his tackle on Alexis Mac Allister, which was cleared by VAR

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3 w. ago Diogo Jota provides telling Liverpool reminder to settle dramatic Merseyside derby

Liverpool 1-0 Everton: VAR, and Diogo Jota, come to Liverpool’s rescue in another incident-filled Merseyside derby

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3 w. ago Arne Slot responds as PGMOL admit controversial mistake in Liverpool vs Everton

The PGMOL have admitted that James Tarkowski should have been sent off for his challenge on Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside Derby on Wednesday night

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Virgil van Dijk dishes out Tarkowski revenge as Liverpool captain rages in unseen Merseyside derby moment

The Everton defender was lucky to remain on the field after a bruising tackle on Alexis Mac Allister

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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