Wrong Offside Rule, Right Decision: Slot

Reds boss dislikes law behind Jota's goal, which sees them take 12-point EPL lead

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LONDON - Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota's goal stood to beat Everton 1-0 on April 2, but that the right decision was made.

Jota fired home the only goal just before the hour mark at Anfield, as Liverpool opened up a 12-point lead at the top of the English Premier League.

Luis Diaz had been in an offside position when James Tarkowski cut out a pass towards the Colombian.

But Diaz then pounced on the loose ball to tee up Jota for his first goal since January.

Everton boss David Moyes said he was disappointed to lose a derby to a "clearly offside goal".

However, Slot said the officials did get the decision right as the rules stand, given Tarkowski deliberately played the ball.

"It was not offside, according to the rules," said Slot.

"Do I like the rule? No, I don't like the rule. I hate that rule but the execution of the rule was fortunately for us today well done in that situation."