Premier League release statement after late,controversial Everton equaliser
The last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park marked by four red cards after the final whistle
The Premier League have clarified the red cards show to Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure after the final whistle of the 2-2 Merseyside derby draw between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park.
James Tarkowski’s goal in the 98th minute sparked wild scenes at Goodison and Doucoure was seen racing to celebrate in front of the Liverpool supporters at the final whistle, sparking Jones’ angry reaction.
A number of players would pile in to separate the pair and both Liverpool boss Arne Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff were subsequently shown red cards by referee Michael Oliver in the ensuing scenes.
The Premier League statement vaguely clarified the reasons for the red cards. It said: “The referee issued second yellow cards and subsequent red cards to Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure following an altercation after the final whistle. Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were also shown straight red cards after the final whistle.”
Liverpool complained about the equalising goal from Tarkowski after offside claims against Doucoure and accusations of a foul from Beto on Ibrahima Konate.
Wednesday’s match marked the last ever Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park. The teams went into the fixture having each won 41 of their meetings at the grand old stadium which come August will be Everton’s former home .
Source:Liverpool Echo with additional reportage from ExpressMail Zim
