Seven points clear at the top of the Premier League and the title is Liverpool’s to lose. Yet the chaotic scenes at the end of the Merseyside derby on Wednesday were a reminder of the twists that could still come before the end of the season.

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has claimed Liverpool had two hands on the Premier League title until James Tarkowski headed in a 98th-minute equaliser for Everton. The two city rivals played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Liverpool travel down the road to Goodison Park to face Everton in the first Merseyside derby of the season. The game was supposed to be played in mid-December, but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Now, Liverpool can finally take advantage of their game in hand to go nine points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League.

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Jermaine Pennant has expressed concern that Arsenal’s failure to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window has left them relying on Liverpool to falter if they are to win the Premier League title this season.

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table on Wednesday night, but you would not have known it. For many connected with the Reds, a 2-2 draw with fierce rivals Everton in the Merseyside Derby felt like a defeat.