Premier League LIVE: Liverpool restore 12-point lead, Tarkowski controversially avoids red, Grealish dedicates goal to late brother

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'I can't understand'

Everton manager David Moyes believes Liverpool's winning goal should not have stood due to an offside.

Before Diogo Jota weaved through to score, Luis Diaz appeared to impact play from an offside position.

VAR looked at the replays and allowed the goal to stand, much to the frustration of Moyes post-match.

He said to Sky Sports: "The players behind Jarrad interfere with him clearing it. It is an easy decision to give.

"I cannot understand any reason why that wasn't given offside."

Moyes continued to speak about James Tarkowski's tackle, adding: "First thought it was a brilliant tackle for a derby game.

"A tackle we would have seen a few years ago. I understand nowadays things are slightly different with follow-throughs.

"We might have got a bit lucky, don't put that with the goal because the goal was a different incident that won Liverpool the game."

One step closer

Liverpool captain Virgil can Dijk is keeping focused despite moving one step closer to the Premier League title.

Van Dijk told Sky Sports: "Everyone wants to be in our position.

"Now we have to keep going and keep the same mentality as we have been doing all season.

"We have to keep going. We have a tough one again in London on Sunday [against Fulham].

"We stayed in the game and a well deserved three points."

On Tarkowski's controversial tackle, he added: "It is what it is.

"The referee and VAR make decisions and we all have to deal with it."

'No place for it'

talkSPORT's Jason Cundy has given his take on James Tarkowski avoiding a red card at Anfield.

Tarkowski caught Alexis Mac Allister in the calf with his studs as he followed through after a clearance.

The replays showed the nasty challenge in slow motion, but VAR opted to stick with the on-field decision of a yellow card.

Cundy disagrees with the decision and took aim at VAR in his post-match rant, saying: “That is the sort of challenge when I used to play you could get away with.

"As long as you get the ball, the man is irrelevant. You got through the ball and you want to get the man as well.

“That’s an old school challenge. That’s a throwback challenge.

“There’s no place for it in the modern game. It’s a terrible tackle.

"The ball is there to be won, but there is no place for that tackle in the modern game.

“Mac Allister is a lucky boy, and so is Tarkowski.

“That to me is the perfect example of when people say ‘what is the point of VAR?’ It is a terrible tackle, it’s a red card every day of the week and he’s got away with it."

Ruud awakening

It was another woeful night for Leicester.

They've now lost seven games in a row without scoring.

On top of that, the Foxes are now without a clean sheet in their last 23 Premier League games this season.

That's the longest run without a shutout in a single top-flight campaign since a run of 30 for Wolves in 2011-12.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is also now the first manager to lead the same team on two separate seven game losing runs in a top-flight season since Freddie Cox in 1958-59 with Portsmouth.

FT: Liverpool 1-0 Everton

It's all over at Anfield!

Liverpool have bounce back from defeats in the Champions League and Carabao Cup final to win.

It restores their hefty lead at the top of the table.

And they move one step close to the Premier League title.

Three points in the Merseyside derby mean the Reds are now just 13 away from getting their hands on the trophy.

As for Everton, they remain 15th and lose for just the second time in the league under David Moyes.

Liverpool 1-0 Everton

90' We'll have another six minutes of added time.

Can Liverpool hold on?

If they do, they're heading 12 points clear again.

Everton need a late goal to claim a draw in this derby.

Liverpool 1-0 Everton

87' Time is running out for Everton.

And it doesn't look like they're going to find a goal.

Liverpool have been in total control and they look more likely to grab a second than concede an equaliser.

Darwin Nunez has just gone down in the box, but a penalty isn't given after the referee had already blown his whistle.

Full times

There we go, that's full time in five of our six games.

Aston Villa and Newcastle have both won again to back up their impressive cup results over the last week.

Meanwhile, Manchester City have beaten Leicester 2-0 and Ipswich have won for the first time in 2025.

Southampton remain in contention to break the record for the lowest points ever after conceding late against Crystal Palace.

GOAL! Brighton 0-3 Aston Villa: Donyell Malen

Aston Villa wrap things up right on full-time!

Donyell Malen comes off the bench to score a third.

The Dutchman is found at the back post after a break and he fires into the bottom corner past Bart Verbruggen.

That away end is bouncing!

Liverpool 1-0 Everton

79' The tempo is slowing now.

Liverpool are keeping calm and seeing this out.

It's risky, with Everton looking for a counter, but Arne Slot's side look confident on the ball.

The Toffees haven't had a shot on target in this game yet.

Liverpool 1-0 Everton

75' Darwin Nunez is on for Liverpool.

He'll look to cause some chaos in the final stages, replacing goalscorer Diogo Jota.

The hosts have 15 minutes to hold on.

Everton need to throw everything at it now.

GOAL! Southampton 1-1 Crystal Palace: Matheus Franca

It's heartbreak at the death for Southampton...

They looked on track for only their third win of the season, but they've been denied in stoppage time.

Matheus Franca claims a late point for Crystal Palace.

The Brazilian heads in from Jefferson Lerma's cross.

Liverpool 1-0 Everton

71' We're into the last 20 minutes at Anfield.

Iliman Ndiaye has made a return from a spell out through injury for Everton, which will boost their front line.

Ndiaye replaces Jack Harrison.

Can he make a difference for the Toffees?

This will only be their second loss under David Moyes in the Premier League since his return to the club.

Liverpool 1-0 Everton

68' Liverpool are still well on top.

Everton are struggling to touch the ball and it's the hosts who are threatening for a second goal.

Luis Díaz has created six chances tonight, the most by a Liverpool player against Everton in a Premier League match since 2017.

He's been a constant threat for the Reds.

Liverpool 1-0 Everton

64' Back at Anfield, Diogo Jota has just been booked.

He receives it for his reaction to conceding a foul.

The tempo is very high after the opening goal, with the home crowd rowdy and Everton needing to fight back.

Liverpool are comfortable at the moment though.

They're looking to calm things down.

MORE GOALS!

They just keep on coming in the Premier League!

After Diogo Jota's goal, Newcastle have restored their lead and so have Aston Villa at the Amex.

Sandro Tonali has scored from a cross, firing in from an extremely wide position on the right.

He completely caught Mark Flekken out.

For Aston Villa, Marco Asensio has scored yet again, making it nine goals in all competitions since joining in January.

What a signing he's been for Unai Emery!

GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Everton: Diogo Jota

57' YES THEY CAN!

DIOGO JOTA WEAVES HIS WAY THROUGH TO SCORE!

The Portuguese striker finally finds a breakthrough, dribbling in between players and smashing home.

What a huge goal that is for Liverpool!

They're 12 point lead at the top is restored for now!

Liverpool 0-0 Everton

56' Frustrations are starting to show at Anfield.

Jordan Pickford takes a very long time to take a goal-kick and boos fill the stadium as Arne Slot rages too.

Liverpool are desperate for a goal here.

Can they find one?

Liverpool 0-0 Everton

52' It's one-way traffic here.

Can Liverpool find a way through?

Jordan Pickford has just denied Ryan Gravenberch who unleashed a long-range effort at goal.

It handed the Reds their eight corner of the game.

But Everton managed to head away well before breaking and having their own attack thwarted.

GOALS!

We've had a couple of goals around the grounds!

Brentford are level with Newcastle after Bryan Mbuemo's strike while Bournemouth have one back against Ipswich.

Mbeumo's goal came from a penalty won by Yoane Wissa.

Meanwhile, Evanilson has netted for the Cherries with a rebound, to potentially begin a comeback.

It's chaos in the Premier League tonight!

Liverpool 0-0 Everton

46' We're back underway at Anfield.

Neither side have made changes at the break.

Liverpool will likely continue to dominated this game and probe for an opening past this strong Everton defence.

You feel one goal could open this game right up.

GOAL! Bournemouth 0-2 Ipswich: Liam Delap

Ipswich have doubled their lead at the Vitality!

And what a goal it is, as the Tractor Boys go from one end to the other in a slick move.

Liam Delap plays a ball out wide before following his run into the box and smashing home past Kepa.

They're on their way to their first Premier League win of 2025!

RULED OUT! Brighton 1-1 Aston Villa: Simon Adingra

Brighton think they've hit back and levelled it instantly...

But Simon Adingra's finish is ruled out for handball.

Aston Villa still lead at the Amex with half an hour to go.

We're still awaiting more goals in the other games.

GOAL! Brighton 0-1 Aston Villa: Marcus Rashford

ASTON VILLA LEAD NOW!

Marcus Rashford scores his third goal in two games and his first for Villa in the Premier League!

His turnaround in form since leaving Man United continues.

It comes from a long ball by Morgan Rogers, sending Rashford through on goal a long way out.

The loanee then finishes past Bart Verbburggen and wheels away to celebrate with the away end.

VAR controversy 

We’re back underway in the five earlier kick-offs. 

At the Amex, Aston Villa feel they’ve been hard-done-by. 

And it’s led to some more VAR controversy, with Jacob Ramsey seemingly being brought down in the box by Jack Hinshelwood. 

Ramsey skipped down the left and beat his man before being tripped, however, VAR did not overturn the referee’s decision for no penalty. 

A Premier League statement read: “The referee’s call of no penalty to Aston Villa following a challenge by Hinshelwood on Ramsey was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the contact deemed not to reach the threshold for a foul.”