The good news for Liverpool: Arne Slot’s side is still top of the Premier League table, now seven points clear of Arsenal and finally level on games played (24).

And, the bad: The Reds were mere seconds away from crashing Everton’s party, on the night of the final Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park, but they couldn’t finish the job and the blue half of the city gets the last laugh.

EVERTON 2-2 LIVERPOOL – Highlights, recap & analysis

The Toffees took the lead through Beto in the 11th minute, but Alexis Mac Allister had Liverpool level again just five minutes later. Everton had a few scoring chances that you couldn’t help but feel would be decisive when all was said and done, and it so nearly was. Mohamed Salah was in the right place (the back post) at the right time (73rd minute) to seemingly win the game as it remained 2-1 seven minutes into stoppage time, at which point James Tarkowski smashed the volley of his life for one final dramatic turn of events.

Welcome back to the rivalry, Everton. It’s so nice to have you here.

Arne Slot reaction — What did Liverpool boss say after draw with Everton?

We’ll have Slot’s post-match interviews and press conference as soon as they start, here.