The Numbers Game: Derby fever hits Merseyside as Liverpool host Everton - Soccer News
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In a thrilling finish to the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, James Tarkowski scored a last-minute volley, leaving Liverpool stunned. The match saw a lengthy VAR check and resulted in multiple red cards, with Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure being sent off alongside Everton's manager and assistant. Historically, the Merseyside derby has the highest number of red cards in Premier League history. Everton is on a strong unbeaten streak in league play, which complicates Liverpool's anticipated matchup at Anfield, despite their leading position in the league.
James Tarkowski's last-gasp volley left Liverpool reeling in a dramatic conclusion to the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park back in February.
Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure saw red, as did Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff. The Merseyside derby has produced more red cards than any other fixture in Premier League history.
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