Liverpool defeated Everton 1-0 in the Merseyside derby, with Diogo Jota scoring the winning goal at Anfield. The victory marked Liverpool's 100th win over their local rivals and helped them maintain a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Everton entered the match with a nine-match unbeaten streak, but Liverpool dominated possession and created more opportunities. Manager Arne Slot praised the character and determination of his players, highlighting their response to previous defeats and challenges as they aimed for success in the league after Champions League disappointment.
[They are] a very, very difficult team to play against because of their playing style. That's not only for us, but for every team, because they were nine games unbeaten. A very good manager has brought them back to life; the amount of shots they blocked, the effort they put in to defend inside their own box, and then the threat they had on the counterattack. I could feel that we were getting closer [to scoring], but there's a reason they hardly ever concede a goal or a chance. They bring so many bodies back, and they have players who are so good at blocking shots.
Massive [win], of course. Not only because it is a derby, but because of the international break. It was important to start with three points and, hopefully, that gives us the momentum to go ahead.
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