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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Michael Jones

Why Diogo Jota’s goal for Liverpool was not ruled out for offside against Everton

Diogo Jota (right) scored the decisive goal for Liverpool after a moment of controversy in the build-up - (REUTERS)

Liverpool defeated Everton 1-0 in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Diogo Jota scored the only goal of the game but the decision to award it was surrounded in debate after Luis Diaz, who supplied the assist, was clearly offside in the build up.

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