Liverpool edge closer to EPL crown

City ease past Foxes without ace Haaland

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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 keep their bid to reach the Champions League.

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 51st minute, slotting home from Luis Diaz's flick.

Everton defender James Tarkowski was fortunate to escape an early red card when he only saw yellow 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.