In returning to winning ways after the body blows of being dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain and losing the Carabao Cup final to Newcastle United, Liverpool restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League and Jota celebrated his first goal since he salvaged a draw away to Nottingham Forest in January.

By Lori Ewing LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Everton in a scrappy Merseyside derby as Diogo Jota slotted home the winner in the second half on Wednesday.

Liverpool were hardly at their best, but the Reds picked up all three points in one of the trickiest fixtures standing between them and the Premier League title, beating Everton 1-0 at Anfield.

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The Tricky Trees look to underline their Champions League credentials as they host Ruben Amorim's Red Devils. High-flying Nottingham Forest will look to keep up its momentum as it hosts Manchester United at the City Ground on Tuesday.

Follow live as Nottingham Forest continue their European pursuit with the visit of Manchester United The Premier League returns today with Champions League -chasing Nottingham Forest hosting Manchester United at the City Ground.

Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Ipswich Town today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

English Premier League champion-elect Liverpool will be looking to get over two recent cup heartbreaks as it takes on local rival Everton today in what looks set to be an absorbing Merseyside derby. Below,

Anfield Braced for Fireworks in Fierce Merseyside DerbyRivalry reignites under the lightsAfter a brief pause for international fixtures, English football returns with one of

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Leicester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Arsenal are back in action for the first time in 16 days as they host Fulham in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium tonight. The international break was followed by a weekend off for the Gunners,