A bodily sport missing in critical high quality with loads of yellows (and, later, crimson playing cards) thrown about? A final-minute aim? A fracas after the full-time whistle?
Yep, no query about it – that was what some could outline as a correct Merseyside derby as Liverpool got here painfully near securing the lion’s share of the spoils at Goodison Park.
Sadly, James Tarkowski, the identify Everton followers had been cursing after a nightmare efficiency towards Bournemouth within the FA Cup, got here up with the products on the dying to cancel out Mo Salah’s potential winner.
A aim from Alexis Mac Allister initially equalised proceedings following Beto’s early effort within the first half of motion on the blue half of Merseyside.
Arne Slot’s males will go into their residence conflict towards Wolves this weekend seven factors away from second-placed Premier League aspect Arsenal.
Michael Oliver on the coronary heart of Liverpool v Everton controversy
Michael Oliver has blood on his fingers.
The on-pitch official did himself no favours by failing to penalise the hosts for a blatant foul on Mo Salah within the build-up to the second equaliser in additional time. Carlos Alcaraz can very clearly be seen illegally depriving the Egyptian of possession within the ultimate third, taking out his standing leg.
The exact same equaliser that was allowed to be taken nicely past the 5 minutes of added time awarded to the tie. However no matter…
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