In a pulsating Merseyside derby, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin netted goals to secure a pivotal 2-0 home victory over Liverpool on Wednesday. This triumph at Goodison Park marked Everton’s first derby win in over 13 years and effectively halted Liverpool’s pursuit of Arsenal for the league’s summit.
Juergen Klopp’s squad now trail the Gunners by three points (77) with four matches remaining. Reigning champions Manchester City maintain the advantage at 73 points but possess two games in hand. Meanwhile, Everton’s triumph provides respite from relegation concerns, placing them eight points clear of the drop zone in 16th position.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed disappointment with the performance, emphasizing the need for self-reflection and questioning the team’s desire to claim the league title. He acknowledged the remaining games but stressed the need for significant improvement to have any chance of winning the coveted trophy.
In another Premier League fixture, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes emerged as the savior with a brace in a 4-2 home victory against league strugglers Sheffield United. Despite trailing twice to goals from Jayden Bogle and Ben Brereton Diaz, Fernandes leveled the score from the penalty spot and then fired a stunning left-footed shot to give United the lead. He also assisted Rasmus Hojlund to seal the triumph.
Fernandes highlighted the team’s ability to rally and overcome adversity, emphasizing the importance of scoring goals and maintaining compactness as a unit.
