Liverpool were hardly at their best, but the Reds picked up all three points in one of the trickiest fixtures standing between them and the Premier League title, beating Everton 1-0 at Anfield.

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.

The Portugal international's second-half strike sealed a 1-0 win at Anfield and restored Liverpool's 12-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the standings.

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.

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Liverpool are a step closer to the Premier League title after winning 1-0 in a typically feisty encounter with Everton on Wednesday evening. Arne Slot’s team came into the match on the back of cup defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United — and although they enjoyed plenty of the ball in the first half it was Everton who came closest to scoring when Beto’s shot rebounded off the post just after the half hour mark.

"Things happen in football" so Liverpool cannot take "anything for granted" as they head into the Merseyside derby, says former striker John Aldridge. The Reds sit top of the Premier League table with a nine-point cushion over second-placed Arsenal,

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he expects Wednesday's clash with Everton at Anfield to be similar to their last meeting at Goodison Park in February but with the key difference that his players will have the backing of a home crowd.

Gabriel suffered a hamstring injury in the first half against Fulham on Tuesday calling into question his availability for Everton and Real Madrid.

Polish back Jakub Kiwior took Gabriel's place alongside William Saliba, as Arsenal have big, fresh concern ahead of Champions League quarterfinal.

Arsenal are already without Riccardo Calafiori, who suffered a knee injury on Italy duty last month and is expected to be out “for weeks”, while Ben White also missed the Fulham win with a knee issue.