Liverpool have moved 12 points clear at the summit of the Premier League after a hard-fought Merseyside derby win over Everton.
After an explosive affair at Goodison Park in February, Liverpool held their nerve at Anfield on Wednesday night.
In a game short on clear-cut chances, Jota produced the match-winning moment after 57 minutes.
Collecting the ball from Luis Diaz, the Portugal international showed quick feet to skip past a challenge before drilling past Jordan Pickford in the Everton goal.
Liverpool were furious with the decision that saw James Tarkowski spared a red card early in the first-half.
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On the edge of his own box, the Everton skipper launched himself into a dangerous challenge on Alexis Mac Allister, getting some of the ball but completely wiping out the Liverpool midfielder in the process.
After being shown a yellow card, the incident was reviewed by VAR but on-field referee Samuel Barrott was advised no further action was needed.
Arsenal’s win over Fulham on Tuesday night reduced the gap at the top of the league but Liverpool’s win tonight keeps them firmly on course for the title.
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