Liverpool Defeats Everton; Salah Nears New Deal

Liverpool defeated Everton 1-0 in a tense Merseyside derby at Anfield, with Diogo Jota scoring the crucial goal, which re-established Liverpool's 12-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. The match was marked by controversy when Everton's James Tarkowski received only a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Alexis Mac Allister, despite widespread belief that a red card was warranted. VAR upheld the original decision, leading to significant debate among pundits and fans. Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed satisfaction with the win, highlighting the team's resilience after recent cup disappointments. Additionally, Mohamed Salah is reportedly close to agreeing on a two-year contract extension with Liverpool, quelling transfer speculation. Everton manager David Moyes claimed that Jota's winner should have been ruled out for offside, adding to the match's contentious narrative.