Everton ended their long wait for a home win in the Merseyside derby, defeating Liverpool 2-0.
This defeat dealt a blow to Liverpool’s title hopes, leaving them three points behind leaders Arsenal and just one point ahead of Manchester City, who have two games in hand.
Goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin secured Everton’s victory, pushing them eight points clear of the relegation zone.
Jurgen Klopp, who had never lost in his previous eight visits to Goodison Park, experienced a bitter defeat in his final Merseyside derby.
In another significant result, Manchester United secured a crucial 4-2 victory over Sheffield United, propelling them past Newcastle in the race for the Premier League’s top six.
Captain Bruno Fernandes was instrumental, scoring twice to lead his team to victory over the league’s bottom club.
Despite falling behind twice to goals from Jayden Bogle and Ben Brereton Diaz, Fernandes’ heroics ensured United avoided a damaging result.
He first equalized from the penalty spot in the 61st minute after a foul on Harry Maguire, who had scored United’s first equalizer.
Fernandes then put United ahead with a superb left-footed strike before setting up Rasmus Hojlund to secure the win. The victory, although not entirely convincing, lifted United to sixth place, keeping them in contention for a European qualifying spot.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United’s time in the Premier League seems to be coming to an end, as they remain rooted to the bottom with only 16 points from 34 games.
