Liverpool had been left furious by the failure to rule out Tarkowski’s goal despite a lengthy VAR check that seemed to be mostly focused on a possible offside call. The Reds actually felt it should have been chalked off for a challenge by Everton striker Beto on defender Ibrahima Konate inside the box.

Arne Slot has received a two-match touchline ban following his red card in Wednesday night's Merseyside derby. The Liverpool boss was given his marching orders after the full time whistle in the last ever derby at Goodison Park.

The last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in mayhem as Curtis Jones had to be physically held back from Abdoulaye Doucouré after the final whistle.