Premier League: Everton Hold Liverpool To Goalless Draw


With a 23-point lead over the nearest team in the table, Liverpool are now not far from Premier League title glory despite their goalless draw against Everton. 

Reds are on course to lift the title for the first time since 1989/90 and there have been some bumps in the way, not from Manchester City contest but regarding the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. 

Everton had a couple of chances close enough to give them the victory as Tom Davies shot struck the bar and another was Richarlison's attempt in the first half. 

Mo Sallah spent the whole minutes on the bench over an injury for which he was ruled out, nevertheless, Reds did have their chance from Fabinho's free-kick which Jordan Pickford saved. Meanwhile, Richarlison was closed to getting a die minute goal for Magpies following a fast break but Allison palmed it to safety. 

The draw leaves Liverpool with at least two wins to secure the top spot, however, they have enough margin not to feel in a contest with Manchester City. It will be the club's first league title under Jurgen Klopp and likewise the German's third league title of his career.


 

 

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