Liverpool secured Merseyside bragging rights with a win over Everton, moving closer to the Premier League title.

But the win wasn’t shorn of controversy. Here’s what happened:

Q1: What happened in the match?

Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 with a goal from Diogo Jota.

The goal was controversial because Luis Diaz was in an offside position before assisting Jota.

Q2: Why was the goal allowed despite Diaz being offside?

James Tarkowski attempted to intercept a pass but ended up deflecting the ball.

According to current offside rules, if a defender deliberately plays the ball, offside is reset.

Since Tarkowski played the ball, Diaz was considered onside when he assisted Jota.

Q3: What did the managers say?

Arne Slot (Liverpool) agreed that the goal was valid under current rules but admitted he dislikes the rule.

David Moyes (Everton) disagreed with the decision, calling it a “clearly offside goal.”

Q4: What was the other major controversy in the match?

Tarkowski’s high challenge on Alexis Mac Allister was only given a yellow card.

Some pundits, including Gary Neville, called it a “leg breaker” that should have been a red.

Q5: Could this rule change in the future?

The offside rule has been a topic of debate, with calls for clarification on what counts as a “deliberate play” by defenders.

While no immediate changes are expected, this incident could fuel discussions for a rule revision.

(With inputs from AFP)