Everton chief David Moyes slipped over “Mayhem” in the Merseyside Derby as the dramatic feature “keeps the title Race alive” according to Tim Sherwood.
James Tarkowski made sure it was a memorable last Merseyside Derby in Goodison Park when Everton earned a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the 98th minute.
It triggered chaotic scenes when fans spilled on the field, and after the last whistle, Liverpool head coach Arne Castle and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff sent out to confront Judge Michael Oliver with Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Double also dismissed after supporters with a bottle apparently thrown from the crowd.
“It was Mayhem All Game, an old -fashioned Throwback,” Moyes said.
“The bit after the game, not really what to talk about. Doucoure got a yellow that led to a red that I am disappointed as we are missing players.
“The place boiled hot all night.”
He added: “This has never been an easy reason to come and play. But it has always been a big reason if you get the amount behind you.
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There were chaotic scenes after the last whistle of the last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park with four red cards being branded by Judge Michael Oliver
“Maybe there has been little where the amount and players have not been matched completely in recent periods. Partly because of the difficult times they have had. It has been difficult for supporters.
“But I think now I think players and supporters start coming back together. The audience tonight was magnificent.”
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Sky Sports’ Ben Ransom and Adam Bate reflect on a dramatic 2-2 draw between Everton and Liverpool in the last Merseyside Derby in Goodison Park
Liverpool seemed to have been on the way to cementing their position at the top of the Premier League after Mohamed Salah’s goal of 73 minutes seemed to have claimed the 120th and last derby here.
However, Tarkowski’s thunderbolt meant the gap to Arsenal in second place is seven points rather than nine – a hole that Sky Sports‘Sherwood believes the title Race alive.
He said, “It keeps it open, in my opinion. Seven points.
“It’s still a big hole, it’s of course. But nine would have been too much. Seven keeps it alive.
“Not only do they celebrate in the blue half of Merseyside tonight, Liverpool will feel it is a defeat because it has come so late in the day.”
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Tim Sherwood believes that Everton’s dramatic late equalization has kept the title race alive, with leaders Liverpool now seven points free of nearest challengers Arsenal
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James Tarkowski was the hero of Everton when he scored an equalization of 98. Minute
Castle, His Assistant and Jones Against Ban by Merseyside Melee
Castle, his assistant hollow shor And midfielder Jones is facing suspension after shown red cards.
Jones drove over and grabbed Everton’s Doucoure After Toffee’s midfielder went to celebrate their last gasp traits in front of travelers Liverpool fans and triggered a confrontation that involved many players from both sides.
Both Jones and Doucoure were shown second yellow cards and then red cards by Judge Michael Oliver.
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Sky Sports’ Ben Ransom explains why Liverpool’s Arne Slot did not speak at the press conference after the match after his sides 2-2 draw on Everton
Castle was seen shaking hands with Oliver and said something to the official before he was also shown a red card, where the Premier League later confirmed that Hulshoff had also been shown a straight red.
Jones is facing a game ban, while the slot and the hollow shores are likely to be handed over to touching offs.
Slot and Hulshoff were prevented from talking to the media in the wake of a Premier League rule.
Premier League and Pgmol Competition Guide Handbook states: “Residents of rejected technical areas do not have permission to take a seat in the stand or return to the field of play after battle or perform media obligations after the match.”
Van Dijk: This is Everton’s Cup -Final
Talking to TntLiverpool’s Virgil van Dijk said it was “disappointing” to admit the late goal in 2-2 draw.
Feeling it like a loss: “Yes and no. It was over extra time. I think, judge but very disappointing.”
What did Everton do well? “The same things they always do – very directly and fight for the second and third ball. This is their cup final and will try to make it difficult.
“We saw the last season how difficult they did, and this year they eventually scored – a boost for them, a blow for us.”