After a fiery 2-2 draw with Everton, tensions escalated as Liverpool manager Arne Slot was handed a red card for using offensive language. This resulted in a two-match touchline ban for Slot and one-match bans for midfielder Curtis Jones and Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure. Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League remains at seven points after the draw in the final derby at Goodison Park.
In a heated Merseyside derby, referee Michael Oliver made several controversial decisions that left Liverpool players and coaches fuming. Despite ex-PGMOL boss Keith Hackett's criticism, stats show that Liverpool generally perform well under Oliver's officiating. However, tensions erupted on the pitch with four red cards and a touchline ban for the coaches, leading Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk to accuse Oliver of losing control of the game.
After traveling all the way from Australia and saving up to attend the Merseyside derby, 15-year-old Mackenzie Kinsella was left disappointed when the match was postponed due to severe weather conditions. Despite this, he was able to watch Everton's midweek game against Wolves and will still have the chance to see his team in action when they face Arsenal next weekend. Liverpool explained why the decision to postpone was made, citing safety concerns and the ongoing amber severe wind warning in the area.