- Everton secured a stoppage-time equaliser in the 98th minute to deny Liverpool victory in the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park
- Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucouré were sent off after a post-match altercation, while Arne Slot also received a red card
- Liverpool missed the chance to secure their 100th league victory against Everton and have won only twice in their last 13 visits to Goodison Park
Key Takeaways:
The last Merseyside derby played at Goodison Park will be remembered for its dramatic finish, as Everton secured a stoppage-time equaliser in the 98th minute to deny Liverpool victory. The match was originally scheduled for 7 December but was postponed due to Storm Dara, leaving both teams with a game in hand for over two months.
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Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the 11th minute, but just five minutes later, Alexis Mac Allister equalised after a perfect assist from Mohamed Salah. Liverpool struggled to find their rhythm, and early in the second half, Everton created more danger in front of Alisson’s goal. However, Salah once again proved decisive, completing the comeback for the visitors.
The drama unfolded in added time, initially set at five minutes but extended by Michael Oliver. In the 98th minute, James Tarkowski scored to make it 2-2. After the final whistle, Abdoulaye Doucouré celebrated in front of the Liverpool fans, provoking Curtis Jones, who pushed him from behind. A scuffle broke out involving players from both teams, resulting in second yellow cards and dismissals for both Jones and Doucouré. Arne Slot also received a red card after saying something to Michael Oliver.
Of the 55 Merseyside derbies played since the start of the century, Everton have won just six. However, their last victory came at Goodison Park last season, when they ended Liverpool’s 12-game unbeaten run in Premier League meetings between the two sides.
Liverpool were aiming for their 100th league victory against Everton but failed to achieve the milestone. The Reds now have only two wins in their last 13 visits to Goodison Park.