Diogo Jota posted on social media after his performance against Everton as Liverpool won the Merseyside derby.

The Everton manager said that Liverpool's Luis Diaz was interfering with play and called it a "very easy decision to give".

Speaking on Match of the Day, former England and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart said: "When that ball is played, Luis Diaz is making no attempt to stop Tarkowski from getting that ball. He's making absolutely no attempt to make an action towards the ball. "When it comes to play, he is onside.

Arne Slot couldn't hide his joy as Diogo Jota finally brought an end to his goal drought, netting the decisive goal for Liverpool in the Merseyside derby clash with Everton. Jota fired the only goal of the game at Anfield after clever work from Luis Diaz.

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. Everton captain James Tarkowski escaped with just a yellow card from an early wild challenge on Alexis Mac Allister to set the tone.

Diogo Jota's second-half winner secured a crucial win in the Merseyside Derby - with the victory edging the Reds closer to the Premier League title

Then, chaos ensued. Abdoulaye Doucoure went over to the away to rub the result - which very much felt like two points lost for Liverpool - in the faces of Reds fans. Toxteth boy Curtis Jones did not take kindly to that, squaring up to Doucoure and sparking a brawl.

In the 30th round of the Premier League, this emotion was palpable, as both teams sought to assert dominance in this historic rivalry. Following a tough month for Liverpool, which included exits from both the Champions League and the League Cup,