The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park will be remembered for its dramatic and chaotic conclusion.
Liverpool and Everton drew 2-2 in a thrilling match that saw four red cards handed out after the final whistle.
The clash between the two teams was intense, with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure being dismissed for clashing at the end of the game.
The controversy began when Doucoure celebrated in front of the away fans, incensing Jones, who had been substituted into the game in the second half.
A scuffle broke out, drawing in both sets of players, police, stewards, and even Liverpool manager Slot, who was also shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver.
Reds assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff was also dismissed for arguing with the official about the awarding of Everton’s equalizer.
The match itself was a pulsating draw, with James Tarkowski scoring a stunning half-volley in the eighth minute of stoppage time to rescue a point for Everton.
The goal was initially subject to a lengthy VAR review, but when it was confirmed, Goodison Park erupted in celebration.
Mohamed Salah had put Liverpool ahead with his 22nd Premier League goal of the campaign, and also provided the cross for Alexis Mac Allister’s pinpoint header.
However, Everton fought back, and Tarkowski’s late strike ensured that the Toffees would have the last word in their final match against their rivals at Goodison before their move to Bramley Moore Dock next term.
The Merseyside derby record at Goodison Park now stands at 41 Everton wins, 41 Liverpool wins, and 38 draws.
Mohamed Salah made history by becoming the first player to be directly involved in 22 away goals in a single Premier League season, breaking Andy Cole’s record of 21 from 1993/94.
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