Liverpool has just won 1-0 against Everton at Merseyside derby in the 30th round of the Premier League. This result helps ARNE SLOT teachers and students firmly at the top of the Premier League, maintain a 12 -point distance compared to the Arsenal chasing team. The tournament has only 8 rounds to close, so this advantage is greatly appreciated for The Kop to have the second time to win the British championship in the Premier League era.
The only goal scorer was Diogo Jota in the 57th minute. However, the most notable situation was the foul in the 11th minute. In a dribble, Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was fouled very roughly by Everton centre-back James Tarkowski. It is worth mentioning that after that dangerous tackle, the Toffees captain only received a yellow card.
When reviewing the slow-motion video, Liverpool fans could not help but get angry and demand that the Premier League authorities should punish James Tarkowski severely. The match referee - Sam barrott and VAR referee - Paul Tierney both confirmed that it was not a serious mistake.
After the match ended and the wave of protests broke out, the Premier League refereeing oversight agency (PGMOL) reviewed the situation and admitted that the referee team that captured the match had made mistakes in this foul. PGMOL admitted that Tarkowski's tackle had reached the point of a serious foul.
Fortunately for Liverpool, they did not lose points in this match. Otherwise, it is uncertain whether captain Arne Slot would have kept his cool at the press conference. On Everton's side, captain David Moyes said the team was lucky not to have to play with 10 men so early.
"It's really good that PGMOL thinks the referees made mistakes and admits that. It was a very clear situation" - the Dutch strategist shared.
Although considered a victim of unfair treatment in James Tarkowski's foul on Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool may have been lucky when Diogo Jota's goal was recognized. That was a situation where Luis Diaz was in an offside position but retreated and let Tarkowski clear the ball. The Colombian striker later played an important role in Jota's goal. Everton were disappointed that no flag was raised by the referee to report an offside error.
From now until the end of the season, Liverpool's schedule is not too difficult. There are only two strong opponents, Arsenal and Chelsea, who are in the Top 4. In fact, Liverpool could be crowned before the match against Arsenal in round 36 if they win a penalty from now until the end of round 35 (against Chelsea) and Arsenal also win all. If that prospect occurs, Arsenal players will have to wait in line in front of the tunnel to Anfield in round 36 to welcome the new Premier League kings.
