Liverpool's Arne Slot Critiques Tarkowski's Non-Red Card Decision

In a tense Merseyside derby, Liverpool narrowly defeated Everton 1-0, thanks to Diogo Jota's second-half goal. A key moment in the match was a controversial tackle by Everton's James Tarkowski on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, which many, including Liverpool's coach Arne Slot, believed warranted a red card instead of the yellow shown by the referee. Slot expressed his frustration, emphasizing that the decision was 'obvious' and echoed by commentators and analysts who labeled the challenge as potentially dangerous. Everton's manager David Moyes also criticized the officiating, claiming that an offside in the buildup to Jota's goal should have negated the score. Despite Tarkowski's tackle causing concern, Mac Allister was able to continue playing, which Slot noted was fortunate. The match left both sides reflecting on pivotal officiating decisions that could have altered the game's outcome.