London, April 3 -- Liverpool claimed bragging rights on Merseyside with victory over rivals Everton and edged closer to lifting the Premier League title.

Arne Slot's men require only 13 points from a possible 24 available to guarantee a deserved and record-equalling 20th top-flight triumph.

The Red were being frustrated by Everton's backline sitting deep, but claimed the three points courtesy of a moment of magic from Diogo Jota.

The Portugal forward was on the periphery of the game but collected Luis Diaz's cute backheel before showcasing dancing feet by jinking past challenges and slotting home, the BBC reported.

Replays showed Diaz had been standing in an offside position earlier in the build-up to the goal, but he was deemed not t...