Liverpool secures Premier League lead with Jota's derby win over Everton

Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Everton in a tightly contested Merseyside derby, with Diogo Jota scoring the decisive goal to restore their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The match was marred by controversy, particularly an early challenge from Everton captain James Tarkowski on Alexis Mac Allister, which drew only a yellow card despite calls for a red. This result ended Everton's nine-game unbeaten league streak and extended David Moyes' winless run at Anfield to 22 matches. Liverpool now needs just 13 points from their remaining eight games to clinch a record-equalling 20th top-flight title. The match continued the tense rivalry, following an explosive previous derby in February that saw multiple red cards. Arne Slot, Liverpool's manager, maintained his composure despite the officiating controversies that surrounded the match.