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Close'It was mayhem all game' - Moyes reflects on dramatic derby draw

Everton captain James Tarkowski equalised deep into stoppage time to earn them a 2-2 Premier League draw against Liverpool in a dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Liverpool extended their lead atop the league table to seven points over second-placed Arsenal with what had been their game in hand, while Everton climbed to 10 points above the drop zone in 15th.

And after 131 years of Goodison derbies, the draw was a fitting ending with the final tally totalling 41 wins apiece and 38 draws.

Liverpool looked poised for victory when Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute with a blistering shot into the top corner.

Scores of fans piled onto the pitch before a lengthy VAR review ruled the goal was onside.

Relive the updates from Goodison Park below:

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Beto's composed finish gives Everton the lead (EVE 1-0 LIV)Moyes grateful to emerge from derby 'mayhem' with draw

"It was mayhem all game, it was a bit of an old-fashioned throwback.

There was a bit of tooing and froing at the end which might have added to the entertainment."

(EPA)

Lawrence Ostlere13 February 2025 09:19

Moyes grateful to emerge from derby 'mayhem' with draw

The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in an ugly on-field brawl and a flurry of red cards but Everton boss David Moyes was grateful to emerge from the "mayhem" with a dramatic draw.

Liverpool were on course to pile the misery on to their city rivals with one last victory on Toffees turf, only for James Tarkowski to hammer home a stunning volley to make it 2-2 in the eighth minute of added time.

After an agonising wait for VAR to confirm the goal, things took an incendiary turn inside the old stadium as Abdoulaye Doucoure's wild celebrations in front of the away fans sparked a furious reaction.

Reds midfielder Curtis Jones confronted Doucoure and the subsequent altercation saw both men dismissed for second bookings.

With supporters breaking on to the pitch, stewards and police became involved before Liverpool boss Arne Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff were also sent off by referee Michael Oliver.

With no formal press conference from Liverpool - Slot and Hulshoff both barred from speaking by Premier League rules - Moyes focused on an important moment for his side rather than the drama that followed.

Everton manager David Moyes applauded the fans after his side secured a 2-2 draw (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)

Lawrence Ostlere13 February 2025 09:02

Why Arne Slot was banned from talking about red card

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was sent off by referee Michael Oliver after an intense handshake to conclude a fiery Merseyside derby but has so far been unable to provide his side of the story.

That’s because of Premier League rules, which stipulate that any player, coach or manager shown a red card are unable to participate in a post-match interview with the media.

Lawrence Ostlere13 February 2025 08:45

David Moyes on full-time scenes at Merseyside derby

“It was mayhem all game, it was a bit of an old-fashioned throwback all game.

The place was boiling hot all night, emotional, it was an incredible atmosphere inside the stadium.”

'It was mayhem all game' - Moyes reflects on dramatic derby draw

Jamie Braidwood13 February 2025 08:30

Premier League releases statement on late VAR call

However, it failed to explain whether a potential foul on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate in the build-up was specifically reviewed and, if so, what exactly was concluded.

Lawrence Ostlere13 February 2025 08:22

Goals, cards, and chaotic drama makes Goodison’s last Merseryside derby a thrilling finale

Goodison Park bade farewell to the derby with a reminder of the dangers of underestimating Evertonian defiance, an illustration of this game's enduring capacity for late drama.

“We won the league at Goodison Park,” chorused the Liverpool supporters, eyeing a nine-point lead at the Premier League summit, imagining Mohamed Salah had scored the final goal in this fixture at the most historic of grounds.

Mike Jones13 February 2025 08:00

David Moyes: Boiling hot Goodison Park deserved drama in final Merseyside derby

David Moyes called the chaotic finish to the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park a “fitting” finale as James Tarkowski’s volley in the eighth minute of stoppage time snatched Everton a 2-2 draw against Liverpool.

The Toffees had been unfortunate to be trailing to Mohamed Salah’s 73rd-minute goal, having led through an early Beto strike before Alexis Mac Allister’s headed equaliser just minutes later.

But Tarkowski then fired in at the death and, after the goal survived a lengthy VAR check for offside, there was pandemonium inside the stadium.

As supporters invaded the pitch, Abdoulaye Doucoure celebrated in front of the Liverpool fans, confronted there by Curtis Jones as a scuffle led to both players being sent off for second bookings before Reds manager Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were also dismissed by referee Michael Oliver.

Jamie Braidwood13 February 2025 07:30

Arne Slot loses cool as flurry of red cards brings Merseyside derby to riotus end

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says that referee Michael Oliver ‘did not have control of the game’ after a chaotic end to the Merseyside derby saw manager Arne Slot shown a red card after the final whistle at Goodison Park.

Mike Jones13 February 2025 07:00

Van Dijk accuses Doucoure of ‘provoking’ Liverpool fans in derby chaos

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk accused Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure of “provoking” the away fans at Goodison Park as a mass melee between the players brought a chaotic end to the Merseyside derby.

Doucoure celebrated James Tarkowski’s dramatic 97th minute equaliser in front of the Liverpool fans, which prompted a shove from Curtis Jones and a confrontation between the players that led to both of them sent off for second yellow cards.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot also saw red amid chaotic scenes at full-time, which brought a stunning end to the final Merseyside derby at Goodison and an emotional night for Everton as a whole.

But Van Dijk believed Doucoure went too far by celebrating in front of the Liverpool end and defended the reaction from Jones.

Jamie Braidwood13 February 2025 06:30

How the table looks

The result leaves Liverpool seven points clear at the top of the league, with 57 points to Arsenal’s 50.

Both sides now have the same amount of matches played, so the Reds have a seven-point lead with 14 matches to play.

Everton now sit in 15th, 10 points above the relegation zone.

Mike Jones13 February 2025 06:00

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