Liverpool’s Premier League Title Hopes Diminish with Merseyside Derby Loss to Everton
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes likely dashed after a 2-0 defeat to rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby.
By the Numbers- Liverpool lost 2-0 to Everton in the Merseyside derby.
- Liverpool held 75.7% of possession, outshot Everton 21 to 16, and won the expected goals battle 1.76 to 1.26.
- Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the second goal in the 55th minute.
- Liverpool now sits three points behind league-leaders Arsenal and ahead of Manchester City by a point.
Liverpool's tactical identity and statistical dominance did not translate into a win as they fell to Everton.
State of Play- Liverpool is now three points behind Arsenal and ahead of Manchester City by one point.
- Everton secured a crucial win to stay eight points above the relegation zone with four games remaining.
Liverpool's loss to Everton likely ends their Premier League title hopes, with the team facing an uphill battle against Arsenal and Manchester City for the top spot.
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