Liverpool fans rage at ‘horrible’ incident v Everton – ‘Disgrace’
Liverpool were subjected to a controversial decision in the with Everton on Wednesday.
The Reds were looking to restore their 12-point lead at the summit of the Premier League when their local rivals travelled to Anfield (2 April).
A first-half decision left a sour taste in the mouth as the Reds were left wondering how it had not gone in their favour.
Liverpool aggrieved by Tarkowksi decision v Everton
Liverpool were subjected to James Tarkowski’s wrath as he scored a late leveller in the reverse fixture in February.
However, on this occasion, it was near his own box that he caused controversy as he caught Alexis Mac Allister with a late challenge.
He did connect with the ball but the follow through was high and reckless but VAR did not change the outcome of the incident and he stayed on the pitch.
🗣️ “That’s a potential leg breaker”
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 2, 2025
Gary Neville believes James Tarkowski was ‘very lucky’ to escape red for this challenge on Alexis Mac Allister 😳 pic.twitter.com/Di28mHouq2
Liverpool fans baffled by lack of a red card
Reds supporters were baffled by the fact that the Blues star stayed on the pitch after the late tackle that left their man down for a period in the aftermath.
The Anfield faithful were convinced that he should have seen red in an outcome that would have severely weakened David Moyes’ side.
If that’s not excessive force, I’d love to know what is. Joke
— LFCKoptalker (@LFC_Koptalker) April 2, 2025
Stonewall red
— Paul Hughes (@hughes_pa) April 2, 2025
How is that not a red are they blind
— the 4th officialz (@the4thofficialz) April 2, 2025
I mean that’s the most obvious red ive seen in a while
— I🧸 (@ilannfl) April 2, 2025
That’s a clear red
— joe (@Jeozier_) April 2, 2025
VAR awful – even Neville said that’s a red – leg breaker
— sandeep (@s_108) April 2, 2025
Disgrace
— Will Rodders (@will_roddersLFC) April 2, 2025
THAT IS A CLEAR RED CARD!
— Anthony Day (@AnthonyDaytv) April 2, 2025
Clear red card 😤😤😤
— Kinghor (@Kinghor75) April 2, 2025
Studs through the leg.
— Tom Royce (@TomRoyce) April 2, 2025
RED ALL DAY
The outcome of the contest is absolutely vital for Arne Slot‘s side as they close in on the Premier League title.
They need to arrest a poor run of form that has seen them exit the Champions League and lose the Carabao Cup final and not give Arsenal any hope in the title race.
| Premier League | Played | GD | Points |
| 1. Liverpool | 30 | +42 | 71 |
| 2. Arsenal | 30 | +30 | 61 |
The L4 outfit needs just 16 points from their last nine matches so a positive result is essential against their arch-rivals, and ultimately the decision will sting if they do not secure the victory.
The maximum that the Gunners can achieve is 85 points, if they will all of their remaining games, the Reds need just five wins and a draw to exceed that and wrap up the league title.
It would be a historical achievement if Slot wins the title in his first campaign in England and nerves are understandably high after the recent wobble but fans are justified in their fury on this occasion; it was a lucky escape for the Toffees and could have huge implications.