Liverpool had to sweat it out to win the latest Merseyside derby, but it was enough to see Arne Slot's team move closer to the Premier League title.

Liverpool fans could be forgiven for asking what was amiss with Virgil van Dijk during the Merseyside Derby versus Everton on Wednesday night. The Reds’ captain endured a torrid first half in particular - mistiming one clearance in front of Beto that really should have seen the Portuguese striker put Everton ahead at Anfield.