Liverpool were on the brink of going nine points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to Mohamed Salah’s strike 14 minutes from time in the final derby at Goodison Park before the Toffees move to their new stadium in the summer.
Van Dijk blasted Doucoure for ‘provoking’ Liverpool supporters but accused referee Oliver of losing control of the game – making those feelings known to the match official at full-time.
Virgil van Dijk told referee Michael Olivier he lost control of an explosive Merseyside derby after aiming a swipe at Everton for turning up in ‘their cup final’.
The final whistle followed shortly after with more chaos erupting after Abdoulaye Doucoure opted to celebrate in front of the travelling Liverpool supporters, shushing the away fans.
Eight yellow cards were dished out on Wednesday night with Liverpool also furious Everton’s equaliser stood, convinced Ibrahima Konate was fouled before Tarkowski’s strike.
