Everton deny Liverpool as Merseyside derby ends in chaos – as it happened
Everton 2-2 Liverpool: The hosts rescued a late draw with the last kick of an eventful final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park
Everton captain James Tarkowski equalised deep into stoppage time to earn them a 2-2 Premier League draw against Liverpool in a dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Liverpool extended their lead atop the league table to seven points over second-placed Arsenal with what had been their game in hand, while Everton climbed to 10 points above the drop zone in 15th.
And after 131 years of Goodison derbies, the draw was a fitting ending with the final tally totalling 41 wins apiece and 38 draws.
Liverpool looked poised for victory when Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute with a blistering shot into the top corner. Scores of fans piled onto the pitch before a lengthy VAR review ruled the goal was onside.
Relive the updates from Goodison Park below:
James Tarkowski speaking to TNT Sports:
"Early on I got a chance and I panicked a bit. Late on I just decided to get in the box, it dropped, I just let it go and see what happens. Amazing to score and what an amazing night.
"I just saw the ball going wide and thought 'last minute, why not'. It managed to fall to me and let it rip.
"I don't score many so I thought it would have been typical if it was disallowed. I had a tough weekend so it's nice to get one back."
A chaotic end to the game
Reaction from Phil Jagielka
The former Everton captain spoke on TNT Sports saying:
“I was absolutely devastated to be having to come on here afterwards and explain how Everton lost the game. Thankfully I don't have to do that.
“Everton had a great game plan, put Liverpool under pressure the whole game and had the better chances. Captain marvel then stepped up and got the equaliser.”
FT Everton 2-2 Liverpool
Three red cards after the final whistle. It wouldn’t be a Merseyside derby with drama and sendings off now would it?
FT Everton 2-2 Liverpool
Red cards galore!
Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure have both been booked for their antics at the end of the game.
Both were already on yellow cards and thus have been sent off.
Arne Slot has also seemingly been shown a red card for getting involved with the match officials.
A messy end to a great game.
Full-time! Everton 2-2 Liverpool
90+11 mins: The whistle goes to end the game.
Huge drama. Everton secure a last minute equaliser.
Curtis Jones kicks off with Abdoulaye Doucoure and there’s a bit of a barny. The feelings are bubbling over.
Everton and Liverpool share the points in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Everton 2-2 Liverpool
90+10 mins: VAR are checking the goal.
Tarkowski is onside but there may be a foul in the build up.
No! The goal stands.
GOAL! Everton 2-2 Liverpool (James Tarkowski, 90+8')
Incredible!
Goodison Park erupts in celebration and chaos as Everton equalise late in the game.
The added time has come and gone as a cross is sent in from the right wing. The ball drops for James Tarkowski who thunders it into the back of the net.
Late, late drama!
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