Liverpool Beat Everton as City Win Without Haaland

Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, while Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League.

- Agencies

LONDON:

With just eight games left, Liverpool sit 12 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday.

Arne Slot's side had lost their previous two games in the League Cup final against Newcastle and the Champions League last 16 against Paris Saint-Germain.

But they got back on track in their march towards a record-equalling 20th English title, and first since 2020, in Slot's maiden season in charge.

Having gone over two months without a goal, Diogo Jota was Liverpool's hero as he ended his drought in the 57th minute, slotting home from Luis Diaz's flick.

Everton defender James Tarkowski was fortunate to escape an early red card when he was only booked for an ugly foul on Alexis Mac Allister.

It was an especially sweet win for Liverpool after their stormy 2-2 draw at Everton in February, which featured a last-gasp equaliser for David Moyes' team.

Moyes claimed Jota's winner was offside but Slot said: "According to the rules it was a goal so no-one can complain. It is a clear goal.

"We are chasing down the best possible season we can have. As long as the players give everything like today then we are in a very good position."