Tarkowski’s wife Samantha said that their family had received "vile comments" including threats of physical violence.

David Moyes has described the online abuse directed toward defender James Tarkowski in the aftermath of Wednesday's Merseyside derby as "unacceptable".

Everton have condemned death threats made towards James Tarkowski and his family after the defender escaped a red card for a horror tackle in the Merseyside derby.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was good to see the refereeing body PGMOL admit the decision not to send off Everton's James Tarkowski in Wednesday's derby was wrong, with the Dutchman adding that mistakes are not uncommon in the Premier League.

Tarkowski was only shown a yellow card when an ugly follow-through saw the defender’s studs hit Mac Allister just below the knee.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is happy to see England’s referees’ body acknowledge it was wrong to not award Everton defender James Tarkowski a red card for a dangerous tackle on Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby.

Everton boss David Moyes conceded James Tarkowski's tackle against Liverpool for which he escaped a red card was reckless but he defended his centre back on Friday after the player received online abuse and death threats following the clash.

James Tarkowski’s wife has released a statement condemning the ‘vile’ abuse they have received after the Merseyside derby. Tarkowski was part of the Everton team that lost 1-0 to

THE wife of James Tarkowski has launched a staunch defence of the Everton star after he received ‘disgusting’ and vile death threats. Tarkowski, 32, was the subject of controversy on

James Tarkowski produced a shocking challenge on Alexis Mac Allister and somehow avoided a red card against Liverpool, but Virgil van Dijk did dish out some retribution