Diogo Jota scored the only goal of the game as Liverpool extended their strong Merseyside derby record against Everton. The Portuguese striker ended his 10-goal goal drought to move his side 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

With just eight games left, Liverpool sit 12 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday.

Latest Liverpool news as Arne Slot's side claimed a 1-0 win over Everton with Diogo Jota scoring the winner at Anfield in the Merseyside derby

It leaves Liverpool 12 points above closest challenges Arsenal, as a Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first season at the club moves ever closer. The Reds need only a maximum 13 points from their final eight matches to complete the job.

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.

After the Reds reaffirm their grip on the Premier League title, we take a look at some of the winners and losers on the night.