Liverpool Beat Everton As Title Looms, Man City Win Without Haaland

Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, while Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League.

With just eight games left, Liverpool sit 12 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday.

Arne Slots side had lost their previous two games in the League Cup final against Newcastle and the Champions League last 16 against Paris Saint-Germain.

But they got back on track in their march towards a record-equalling 20th English title and first since 2020 in Slots maiden season in charge.

Having gone over two months without a goal, Diogo Jota was Liverpools hero as he ended his drought in the 57th minute, slotting home from Luis Diazs flick.