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Everton keen to extend Liverpool's long title wait

Liverpool v Everton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - December 4, 2019 Liverpool's Divock Origi celebrates scoring their first goal [Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith]

The nightmare scenario for Evertonians of handing Liverpool the Premier League title with a defeat in Sunday’s derby at Goodison Park has disappeared but Carlo Ancelotti’s team will still be desperate to turn the table on their rivals.

Second-placed Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Arsenal in Wednesday’s return to action after the coronavirus stoppage means that Liverpool still need six points to secure the first league title in 30 years.

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