By James Robson
The Premier League title is Liverpool’s to lose while a healthy seven points clear at the top.
Yet the chaotic scenes at the end of the Merseyside derby on Wednesday were a reminder that, with 14 rounds to go, there was plenty of time for more twists.
Everton’s stoppage-time equalizer for 2-2 denied Liverpool the chance to open up a nine-point lead over second-placed Arsenal.
The angry, on-field melee that followed was fueled by typical derby intensity in the last-ever derby at Everton’s Goodison Park — but also frustration from Liverpool at having blown a victory so late. Even coach Arne Slot was shown a red card, for using abusive language.
“To concede an equalizer that late is always disappointing,” Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said. “We saw the celebrations they had in the end so we know how much it meant for them, but the fact is it was
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