Everton vs Liverpool as it happened: Dramatic Merseyside derby ends in chaos after four red cards

Following James Tarkowski’s last-minute equalizer, there was a flurry of dismissals following the post-match altercation.

It was undoubtedly a memorable Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, the final one to ever take place at Goodison Park. Following the irrepressible Mohamed Salah’s 22nd Premier League goal of the season against the run of play, which appeared to have the leaders on course for a victory to recover from their FA Cup upset by Plymouth and move nine points clear of Arsenal in the title race, James Tarkowski became a Toffees hero with his decisive last-minute volleyed equalizer that snatched a dramatic late point for the hosts against their fiercest rivals in Wednesday night’s rearranged clash.

Salah had previously created the cross from which Alexis Mac Allister headed home to swiftly cancel off a brilliant early goal from Beto, breaking the Premier League record for the most goal involvements in away games in a single season. Referee Michael Oliver issued no fewer than four red cards in wild scenes following Tarkowski’s heroics at Goodison, which caused fans to pour onto the field.

Police and stewards intervened after a mass brawl broke out. Curtis Jones disapproved of Abdoulaye Doucoure celebrating in front of the away crowd, and they were both given second yellow cards before Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff received straight red cards. Liverpool believed that Tarkowski’s goal, which stood after a lengthy VAR check for offside, should have been disallowed for a challenge on Ibrahima Konate by Beto.

FOUR red cards after final whistle in Goodison chaos

Make it FOUR red cards after the full-time whistle at Goodison, with Liverpool assistant Sipke Hulshoff also sent off along with Arne Slot, Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure.

Amazing!

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