LIVERPOOL DEFEAT EVERTON TO MOVE CLOSER TO PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE

Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League title.

ARNE SLOT’S side had lost their previous two games in the League Cup final against Newcastle and the Champions League last 16 against Paris Saint-Germain, but  they got back on track in their march towards a record-equalling 20th English title and first since 2020 in SLOT’S maiden season in charge.

Having gone over two months without a goal, DIOGO JOTA was Liverpool’s hero as he ended his drought in the 57th minute, slotting home from LUIS DIAZ’S flick.

 With just eight games left, Liverpool sit 12 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday.