Tarkowski's last-minute goal secures draw in final Goodison Park derby
What's the story
The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw between Everton and Liverpool, courtesy a late equalizer from James Tarkowski.
The Premier League 2024/25 season match was high on tension and emotion with three red cards being shown after the final whistle.
Despite the draw, Liverpool maintain a seven-point lead at the top of the table.
Goal details
Salah's late goal overshadowed by Tarkowski's equalizer
Mohamed Salah had earlier given Liverpool the lead with a late goal, after Alexis Mac Allister equalized Beto's early strike.
But it was Tarkowski's 98th-minute equalizer that stole the show and will be remembered as the defining moment of this historic match.
The dramatic finale saw both teams' supporters flood onto the pitch in celebration and disbelief.
Match aftermath
Post-match chaos results in 3 red cards
The post-match chaos saw three red cards being handed out. Abdoulaye Doucoure and Curtis Jones were sent off for their involvement in the melee that followed Tarkowski's equalizer.
Arne Slot also received a red card for his complaints toward referee Michael Oliver.
Despite the draw, Liverpool stays seven points clear at the top of the table.
Historic deadlock
Everton and Liverpool's historic deadlock at Goodison Park
The dramatic draw in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park has left Everton and Liverpool tied with 41 wins each at this venue. 38 matches ended in a draw.
This historic deadlock marks a fitting end to the long-standing rivalry between the two clubs on this ground.
The match will be remembered not only for its high drama but also for its significant place in football history.
Salah
238 goals in Liverpool colors for Salah
In 384 matches for Liverpool in all competitions, Salah owns 238 goals (106 assists).
In the ongoing season, Salah has registered 27 goals in all competitions from 35 games (19 assists).
Salah has amassed 179 goals in the Premier League, including 177 for Liverpool. He owns 83 assists, including 82 for Liverpool.
In the ongoing league campaign, Salah has 22 goals (A14).
Opta stats
Salah breaks this record of Andy Cole
Salah has been directly involved in 23 goals in Liverpool's 13 Premier League away games this season (14 goals, 9 assists), the most ever away goal involvements in a single season by any player in the competition's history, overtaking Andy Cole's 21 in 1993-94.
At 97 minutes and 8 seconds, Tarkowski's goal was the latest goal on record for Everton since 2006-07 in a Merseyside derby.
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Salah attains these feats
As per Squawka, Salah has now scored and assisted in 40 different Premier League games, including nine matches in 2024/25. Only Steven Gerrard (9) has more Premier League goals in Merseyside derbies than the Egyptian (8).
Words
Everton boss David Moyes has his say
Everton boss David Moyes told TNT Sports: "This has never been an easy ground to come and play. But it's always been a great ground if you get the crowd behind you."
"Maybe there's been a bit where the crowd and players have not been quite matched up in recent periods. Partly because of the hard times they've had. It's been difficult for supporters."
He added that players and supporters are beginning to get back together.
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A look at the points table
Liverpool remain atop the Premier League table with 57 points from 24 matches and are 7 points above the Gunners. Meanwhile, Everton are 15th with 27 points collected.