Slot ‘hates’ offside rule that gave Liverpool win over Everton

AFP | London

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota’s goal stood to beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday, but that the right decision was made.

Jota fired home the only goal just before the hour mark at Anfield as Liverpool opened up a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Luis Diaz had been in an offside position when James Tarkowski cut out a pass towards the Colombian.

But Diaz then pounced on the loose ball to tee up Jota to drill in his first goal since January.

Everton boss David Moyes said he was disappointed to lose a derby to a “clearly offside goal”.

However, Slot said the officials did get the decision right as the rules stand given Tarkowski deliberately played the ball.

“It was not offside, according to the rules,” said Slot.