Everton last minute goal crash Liverpool's hope of going nine points clear in the title race
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Everton last minute goal crash Liverpool's hope

Everton last minute goal crash Liverpool's hope of going nine points clear in the title race

Stephen Oladehinde 22:28 - 12.02.2025

Liverpool failed to secure all three points against Everton at Goodison Park as they dropped vital points in the title race.

The Reds headed into the game six points behind Arsenal and needed a win to extend their point gap on the table.

However, Everton proved very difficult for the Reds and could only settle for a 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby.

As it happened 

Everton has made a change, welcoming back Vitaliy Mykolenko, who had been sidelined with a minor calf issue that forced him to miss Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Bournemouth.

Liverpool made a significant overhaul, with Luiz Diaz being the only player to retain his spot from the FA Cup loss to Plymouth at the weekend. 

The game started with a lot of physicality from both teams and Everton took the lead in the 13th minute from a quick freekick that was converted by Beto.

However, five minutes later, Mac Allister restored parity for Liverpool following a cross for Mohamed Salah, which he headed home, with the first half ending in a 1-1 draw.

Salah scores winning goal for Liverpool || Imago
Salah scores winning goal for Liverpool || Imago

Everton held Liverpool and denied them any chance in the second half, but a little lack of concentration paved the way for Salah, who scored to put the Reds in the lead.

Tarkowski rescues a point for Everton || Imago
Tarkowski rescues a point for Everton || Imago

Salah thought that he had scored the winning goal that and sealed the three points for the Reds, but in the final seconds before the fulltime whistle was blown, James Tarkowski rescued a point for Everton.

Tarkowski's last second goal killed every hope of Liverpool going nine points clear in the Premier League title race.

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