Everton delivered a stunning blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title aspirations with a thrilling 2-0 victory in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday, at Goodison Park.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin found the net in a pulsating match that saw the Toffees secure their first home derby win in over 13 years.
The defeat prevented Liverpool from joining Arsenal at the League summit, leaving Jurgen Klopp’s side three points adrift of the Gunners with four games remaining.
Manchester City maintain their lead in the title race with 73 points and two games in hand.
The victory sees Everton move eight points clear of the relegation zone, offering them much-needed breathing space in the 16th place.
Branthwaite opened the scoring in the 27th minute, capitalizing on defensive lapses from Liverpool to convert from close range.
Calvert-Lewin extended Everton’s lead in the 58th minute with a powerful header from a corner kick. Despite Liverpool’s reputation for comebacks, Everton held firm to hand Klopp his first defeat at Goodison Park in his final Merseyside derby before departing Liverpool at the end of the season.
