Everton is simply trying to play spoiler, as the club has very little to play for these days. They are seemingly far enough way from being in the relegation conversation, but barring any magnificent collapse by the teams ahead of them, the Cottagers are nowhere near qualifying for European competition.

Liverpool have built up a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League table and seem destined to be crowned English champions for a 20th time. But how early could the championship be sealed?

Diogo Jota scored the goal that settled the Merseyside derby and kept Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge on track.