In returning to winning ways after the body blows of being dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain and losing the Carabao Cup final to Newcastle United, Liverpool restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League and Jota celebrated his first goal since he salvaged a draw away to Nottingham Forest in January.

Portugal forward Diogo Jota was the hero as Liverpool edged closer to the Premier League title with a narrow victory over city rivals Everton at Anfield. Jota scored a brilliantly-taken goal in the second half to ensure the Reds remain 12 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table with just eight matches of the season remaining.

Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Everton in a scrappy Merseyside derby as Diogo Jota slotted home the winner in the second half on Wednesday.

Liverpool needed a response, and they found one in the Merseyside derby.After two cup exits and a frustrating few weeks, Arne Slot’s side battled to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton to stay on

Liverpool restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League after Diogo Jota's strike won a feisty Merseyside derby 1-0 over Everton on Wednesday.Victory means Liverpool need just 13 points from their remaining eight games to be assured of a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.