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Everton 2-2 Liverpool: James Tarkowski scores stoppage-time equaliser in dramatic ending to final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park

James Tarkowski struck a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Everton and Liverpool drew 2-2 in a thrilling final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Tarkowski fired home in the 98th minute, the goal given after a lengthy check from VAR, and there were chaotic scenes after the final whistle.

Curtis Jones, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Liverpool boss Arne Slot were all shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver in the post-match melee. 

Mohamed Salah looked to have earned Liverpool all three points when he struck 17 minutes from time.

Beto had given the hosts the lead early on before Alexis Mac Allister equalised five minutes later.

MORE TO FOLLOW.

James Tarkowski struck a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a point in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park

Mohamed Salah fired home 17 minutes from time and looked to have given the Reds the win

Mohamed Salah fired home 17 minutes from time and looked to have given the Reds the win

Beto put Everton ahead in the 11th minute as he coolly slotted past goalkeeper Alisson

Beto put Everton ahead in the 11th minute as he coolly slotted past goalkeeper Alisson

But Everton's lead lasted just five minutes as Alexis Mac Allister equalised with a fine header

But Everton’s lead lasted just five minutes as Alexis Mac Allister equalised with a fine header

There was a raucous atmosphere outside Goodison Park ahead of the historic derby

There was a raucous atmosphere outside Goodison Park ahead of the historic derby

MATCH FACTS AND RATINGS 

Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gana, Garner; Lindstrom, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Beto

Goals: Beto, Tarkowski

Booked: Gueye, Lindstrom, Doucoure

Liverpool: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz

Goals: Mac Allister, Salah.

Booked: Robertson, Bradley

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