Arne Slot's behaviour at Everton match led to calls of Liverpool points deduction
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot found himself in hot water after the final Merseyside derby to ever take place at Goodison ParkThe Merseyside Derby is one of the Premier League's most intense affairs. Sunday afternoon will see Everton host their city rivals, Liverpool, at Hill Dickinson Stadium in the 248th edition of the iconic fixture.While the game will make history for being the first derby to be played at Everton's new home on the banks of the Mersey, it's highly likely it'll be remembered more for on-pitch matters.It was after the chaotic derby of February 12, 2025, that Liverpool boss Arne Slot was believed to have crossed the line in his run-in with referee Michael Oliver, with calls for a points deduction even doing the rounds following the clash.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
The goal, and its troubling fallout, somewhat summed up the 120 derbies played at Goodison throughout its storied history in a minute-long microcosm.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai issues response to Liverpool fans after angry confrontation at Man CityREAD MORE: 'Mo Salah is an easy scapegoat!' - Egyptian media tears into Arne Slot's Liverpool decisionToffees star Abdoulaye Doucoure taunted Reds fans after Everton's late goal and was subsequently confronted by Liverpool's Curtis Jones, with players from both sides squaring up before both were shown red cards by Oliver.Slot began remonstrating with Oliver dramatically at the final whistle too, letting him know just what he thought of his decision to allow Tarkowski's late goal, earning himself a two-match ban in the process. Slot's assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, was also given his marching orders thanks to the melee.Afterwards, former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett claimed the fiery incident could have been the genesis for points deductions, suggesting that the standard practice of dishing out fines for those who overstep the mark was not fit for purpose.“I would like to see referees at the final whistle moving towards the tunnel rather than standing in the middle looking for handshakes and any complimentary comments," Hackett told Football Insider.“This will I feel reduce any tensions that have built up in the game.
I would do it [differently] next time as well."Liverpool may have dropped two points in the memorable encounter but that didn't stop them from lifting their 20th league title come May. This year, however, the Merseyside derby takes in an entirely different context, with both Liverpool and Everton locked in a dramatic push for the Premier League's European spots.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.