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Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton(Image: Emma Simpson/Everton FC Official Photography Library/SmartFrame)
Abdoulaye Doucoure had an X-rated message for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk moments after Everton snatched a 2-2 draw in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Liverpool looked set to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah had them 2-1 ahead in second-half stoppage time on Wednesday night.
That, though, was until Blues defender James Tarkowski arrowed an effort past Alisson Becker in the 98th minute of the 120th meeting between the two sides at Goodison Park sparking scenes of jubilation among the home support.
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But the drama didn't stop there as both Curtis Jones and Doucoure were shown second yellow cards by referee Michael Oliver after the game.
Liverpool midfielder Jones was incensed that Doucoure had goaded the Liverpool fans in the Bullens Road end by putting his fingers to his lips on cue of the full-time whistle.
From there, Jones made a beeline for the Everton midfielder and melee broke out between the two sides.
After a sense of order was restored, both players were handed their marching orders.
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But Douocure appeared blissfully unaware that his actions had landed him in further hot water with Oliver and it was at that point, he had a brief exchange with Liverpool captain Van Dijk.
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The Dutch defender seemed to make his feelings clear on Doucoure's actions, something the Frenchman didn't take too kindly to.
As the war of words continued between the two players, the Frenchman seemed to have the last laugh as he appeared to tell Van Dijk to "F*****g go inside" after Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was shown a red card, once again putting a finger to his lips, but this time directed at the Dutchman.
After the game, Van Dijk expressed his disappointment towards referee Oliver, telling TNT Sports: "It was over extra-time.
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