Liverpool edges Everton, Jota scores winner
Liverpool won 1-0 against Everton at Anfield, with a goal from Portuguese forward Diogo Jota. Everton defended strongly and looked dangerous on the counter-attack.
Beto had a goal ruled out for offside and later struck the post.
The hosts broke the deadlock in the 57th minute when Diogo Jota received the ball near the penalty area and evaded the defenders. In the remaining time, Liverpool continued to press forward. This win puts the league leaders on 73 points, 12 clear of Arsenal. There are 8 matchdays left until the end of the season.
Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester City beat Leicester City 2-0, with goals by Jack Grealish and Omar Marmoush. Manchester City is currently fourth in the standings. In another match, Newcastle United beat Brentford 2-1. Sandro Tonali scored a stunning winner. Newcastle United is fifth, one point behind Manchester City, but with a game in hand.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
