LIVE!Diogo Jota’s second-half strike earned Liverpool a 1-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby to move them 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Arsenal’s victory on Tuesday night against Fulham had cut the gap to nine points and there were some nerves at Anfield,

Everton should have had the lead at half-time, with Beto seeing an initial effort disallowed for offisde before failing to punish a Virgil van Dijk howler at the back, hitting the post when one-on-one with Caoimhin Kelleher.

Liverpool restored their 12-point advantage at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Everton in a controversial Merseyside derby at Anfield.

Everton will have left the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park the happier of the two sides, but Liverpool got their revenge at Anfield.The hosts were far from their fluid and dazzling best against Everton but got the job done as Diogo Jota scored his first goal in a two and a half months to break the deadlock and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points over Arsenal.

The Premier League has not disappointed since the return from international football and Liverpool will be hoping to return to Anfield and put on a show for the fans.

Everything you need to know about Wednesday's Merseyside derby at Anfield as Liverpool face Everton in the Premier League.

In contrast, the ruthless Diogo Jota showed the visitors how to do it as he capitalised on a scuffed clearance from James Tarkowski to dance through the Everton defence and score the only goal of the game. It was a first defeat in 10 Premier League matches for David Moyes, but the result ensured the Scot’s winless record at Anfield continues.

With Ndiaye and McNeil set to miss out, that means Carlos Alcaraz, Jesper Lindstrom and Jack Harrison will compete for the two wide starting berths, as Abdoulaye Doucoure, who was sent off in the reverse fixture, is likely to start behind the striker.

Liverpool Defeat Everton in Derby as Title Bid Gains Further Momentum by Emily Carter on Apr 2, 2025 for EPLindex.com

The English Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton will be played at Anfield, Liverpool, England, on Wednesday, April 2.