There were fist-pumps from Arne Slot as he headed down the Anfield tunnel and roars from the Kop in answer to Andy Robertson’s beseeching. The 246th Merseyside derby proved not merely another step towards the Premier League title for Liverpool but a cathartic release, and the reactions showed it.
The league leaders cleansed themselves of recent torment against Everton and two deflating cup defeats in quick succession to secure a deserved derby win courtesy of Diogo Jota’s fine individual goal.
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