Liverpool reignited their title charge with a gritty 1-0 victory over Everton in a tense Merseyside derby on Wednesday, extending their lead atop the Premier League table to 12 points over Arsenal. The Reds, led by manager Arne Slot in his debut season, overcame recent setbacks in cup competitions to secure three crucial points against their local rivals.
Diogo Jota emerged as the matchwinner, breaking his two-month goal drought in the 57th minute with a clinical finish from Luis Díaz's clever assist. The goal survived post-match controversy after Everton manager David Moyes questioned its validity, though Slot maintained “according to the rules, it was a goal”.
Manchester City kept pace in the title race with a 2-0 win over Leicester, despite missing star striker Erling Haaland. The results set up a thrilling final eight matches in England’s top flight, with Liverpool chasing their first league crown since 2020 and a record-equaling 20th English championship.
Slot praised his team’s resilience, stating: “We’re chasing the best possible season. As long as the players give everything like today, we’re in a very good position.” The victory marks Liverpool’s first league triumph at Goodison Park since 2021, avenging February’s controversial 2-2 draw that saw Everton snatch a late equalizer.
