LIVERPOOL have charged back to 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table after a 1-0 win over Everton.Diogo Jota settled a fiery Merseyside derby with a calmly taken 57th minute strike.While Toffees defender James Tarkowski avoided a red card after a horror lunge on Alexis Mac Allister, with a yellow the outcome following a VAR check.Tonight’s results: Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich, Brighton 0-3 Aston Villa, Man City 2-0 Leicester, Newcastle 2-1 Brentford, Southampton 1-1 Crystal Palace, Liverpool 1-0 EvertonBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow our live blog below…All about getting the job doneLiverpool will be keen to ensure they have mathematically won the title at the earliest point possible.This begins on the weekend with a tricky trip to West London to face Fulham.The Reds would love nothing more than to have things done and dusted before Arsenal visit Anfield, meaning The Gunners would have to give them a guard of honour before the game.Copy linkCopiedTractor Boys upset odds on south coastWhile many people have already condemned the bottom three to relegation, Kieran McKenna’s side think differently.Goals from Nathan Broadhead and Liam Delap puts the Tractor Boys in a dominant position at the Vitality Stadium.Evanilson pulled a goal back for The Cherries but Ipswich managed to hold for a crucial three points.With a match against Wolves on the weekend, victory could see them only six points from safety.Copy linkCopiedSultan of Unai continues chargeIt has been a tricky season for Aston Villa, juggling European exploits with domestic duties.However, a comprehensive win at the Amex Stadium kept their hopes of securing Champions League qualification alive.Goals from Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and Donyell Malen secured an important three points for the visitors.Copy linkCopiedPep on course for Champions LeagueHaving had a very poor season by their own standards, aside from the FA Cup, the main aim for Guardiola’s team is to ensure they are in the Champions League next season.They took an early lead through Jack Grealish, a rare sight, having gone 16 months since his last goal.Omar Marmoush, standing in for the injured Erling Haaland, added a second and put the game beyond The Foxes.Copy linkCopiedItalian screamer sets St James’ Park alightEddie Howe’s side found Brentford difficult to break down until Alexander Isak came to their rescue in added-time at the end of the first-half.Hoping this would open the game up for plenty more Newcastle goals, Nick Pope gave away a penalty and Bryan Mbuemo slotted home.However, a stunning strike from Sandro Tonali into the top corner was enough to ensure all three points for The Magpies, to keep their Champions League hopes alive.Copy linkCopiedSaints miss out on winning feelingFor much of this game, it looked like The Saints were heading for a rare win in front of their own fans.Deep into added time, with three points in touching distance, Crystal Palace broke the hearts of most in St Mary’s.Franca’s late header grabbed The Eagles a draw from the jaws of defeat.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool show how much victory meansOver the course of the match, The Reds dominated this encounter and were good value for their win.However, with such a slender-lead, as the full-time whistle went you could see how much the three points meant.Slot will be looking to make sure his squad are fighting for every win, edging closer to sealing another Premier League trophy.Credit: PACredit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedCurtis shows his passion for clubBeing at your hometown club, seems to make it mean so much more for football players.There were a few raised eyebrows before the game when Curtis Jones was named as right-back in the starting line-up.The Liverpool midfielder would play anywhere his manager asked and put in some shift this evening to show why he is such an important player in this squad with his versatility.Copy linkCopiedReds’ manager shows he is a class actDespite some things going against his side this evening, Liverpool’s Dutch manager showed his style speaking with Sky Sports when asked about Tarkowski’s challenge on Mac Allister:Yes, against a very difficult team to play, our boys showed great character today. We score a good goal and kept a clean sheet. I like much more what I saw from the away game. We knew if we wanted to win this game we needed to keep a clean sheet. He’s used to these things as he is from South America. Everyone else has spoken about this so I do not see the point in commenting.Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedReds lead the way by some distanceArsenal fans convinced themselves they were still in a title race for so long, after beating Fulham last night, they were sure of it.The aim for Liverpool was simple, get three points and restore your 12-point lead at the top.Mission accomplished for Arne Slot’s side, this could be a big step on their journey to a 20th Premier League trophy.Credit: @premierleagueCopy linkCopiedToffees’ manager gives opinion on performanceSpeaking with Sky Sports, David Moyes spoke about how he saw the game from his side’s point of view:I think we were a lot closer to them tonight than before I came back in. There was an offside goal that was the difference tonight. It was a clear offside, it was very easy to give and I cannot understand why that was not given at all. We’re not kidding ourselves, Liverpool were by far the better team. At the moment, they are the best team in the league.David MoyesEvertonCopy linkCopiedEx-Premier League referee has sayAs it turned out, it did not impact the result, but the foul by James Tarkowski only being yellow card was a huge moment.Mark Halsey, the former referee in the top-flight, had his say on how he saw the incident.Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey ‘amazed’ James Tarkowski dodged red card in Merseyside derbyCopy linkCopiedPremier League full-time scoresBournemouth 1-2 Ipswich TownBrighton 0-3 Aston VillaMan City 2-0 Leicester CityNewcastle 2-1 BrentfordSouthampton 1-1 Crystal PalaceLiverpool 1-0 EvertonCopy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 1-0 EvertonThe Reds get the win they craved in this Merseyside derby.While the scoreline seems a close affair, no one can argue that Liverpool were deserved winners here.This is a huge step towards winning the Premier League title for the Anfield outfit.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 1-0 EvertonThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a massive win for Liverpool in their title pursuit.They restore their 12-point lead at the top of the table.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Everton90+4. Nervy times for the hosts at the moment.Everton are looking to throw more players forward, trying to find an equaliser.Ndiaye wins a corner for The Toffees.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Everton90+2. Statement of intent from Arne Slot.He brings of Salah, replacing him with Endo.That tends to be the move when they want to see games out.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Everton90. We are in the dying embers of the game now.Whether Liverpool continue to press or look to see the game out will be interesting to see.The fourth official raises the board showing there will be six added minutes.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Everton88. The levels of ineptness of Premier League referees is truly baffling.Play is stopped for a foul on Szoboszlai but nobody can hear the whistle as Nunez chases the ball.He gets there before Pickford and the Everton keeper kicks the striker firmly in the leg.Nunez goes down, everyone thinks it is a penalty, Sam Barrott waits for him to get up and books him.Mental stuff. PGMOL apologies incoming at Anfield.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Everton85. Diaz has had a good game tonight for Slot’s side.He makes way for some fresh legs as Gakpo replaces him.That is a sign of intent from The Reds’ manager as they look to grab that second goal.Meanwhile for the visitors, Chermi replaces Doucoure.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at The EtihadTHOSE who stayed in the stands for the first nine minutes missed the best moment of the game. – a first Prem goal in 15 months for Jack Grealish. It was something of a collector’s item as he turned home a cross from Savinho before Omar Marmoush added a second on the half hour to ensure injured Erling Haaland was not missed.As for Leicester, they barely put a glove on City in a forgettable game and are doomed to the drop.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-3 Aston Villa90+10. This is a convincing win for Unai Emery’s side.Very deep into added time a quick break from the visitors saw Asensio feed it into the path of Malen.His right-footed shot nestles into the far corner of the goal.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Donyell Malen (Aston Villa)Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Everton80. We are into the final ten minutes at Anfield now.Everton will still feel they can get something from this match.The Reds need a second goal to put this game to bed.Nunez has now come on for the goalscorer Jota.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedSouthampton 1-1 Crystal Palace90+2. Heartbreak for The Saints’ fans late on.Lerma puts a cross into the box and it is headed home by Franca.Southampton were so close to a much-needed victory.Copy linkCopied More