“This shows the team they are.” Curtis Jones didn’t hold back after Liverpool’s 2-1 win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, as he aimed a cheeky jibe at Everton’s ambitions.

A jubilant Curtis Jones couldn’t resist a cheeky swipe at Everton following Liverpool’s pulsating 2-1 derby win, despite growing uncertainty surrounding his Anfield future.

It has been in the air in recent weeks that the Liverpool midfielder could be sold in the summer, amid reported interest in his services from Aston Villa.

He certainly didn’t let any of this transfer speculation hinder his performance against David Moyes’ hosts on Sunday afternoon, as he performed valiantly as a makeshift right-back in the entertaining 2-1 away win.

Handed only his 13th Premier League start of the campaign, the Scouse midfielder put in a commanding performance, completing 78 accurate passes and winning seven brave duels to help his boyhood club overcome their arch-rivals.

It was a display of maturity from Jones, who famously saw red during last season’s heated farewell to Goodison Park, proving he has finally learned to channel his passion in the heat of a derby

James Tarkowski scored a 96th-minute equaliser for the Toffees, with the ex-Burnley defender then proceeding to celebrate in front of the Liverpool away fans.

The atmosphere turned toxic at the full-time whistle as a mass brawl erupted on the turf, leaving referee Michael Oliver with little choice but to brandish his red card. Both Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure were sent for early baths following the ugly confrontation, marring an otherwise entertaining finale at Goodison Park.

Amazingly, this time around, it was Liverpool’s turn to score at the death, courtesy of Virgil Van Dijk emphatically heading home a 100th-minute winner.

Virgil van Dijk scores in the 100th minute! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/akencyyjoX

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 19, 2026

Thankfully, the red cards didn’t start to flow again, after Van Dijk wheeled away in celebration, as Jones had the last laugh, as a born and bred Scouser, over his arch rivals, when speaking to the media post-match.

Unbelievable shithousery from Curtis there. Simply cannot let him go, especially with him being the only scouser in the team pic.twitter.com/n0lt17N4Rv

— Beth (@bxthellie) April 19, 2026

“This shows the team that we are and the team they are” – Jones’ cheeky jibe at Everton

It would be a shame if Liverpool were to sell one of their own this summer, as Jones proved against the Toffees that passion and class combined mean you can perform confidently, without losing your head.

He was perhaps fortunate not to give away a penalty when tangling with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall early on, but it’s rare in such a Derby match to have someone who knows first-hand what is at stake, in terms of local pride, with Villa winning themselves a full-blooded battler, if they’re successful with their summer advances.

Until then, Jones will no doubt want to keep battling for his boyhood side, as they now attempt to pull away from the Toffees, in the hunt to finish inside the top five Champions League positions.

Heading into the game, the talk centred on Moyes’ side only being two points behind the Reds if they won, as they attempt to secure a Conference League or Europa League spot in the congested Premier League.

All that talk has been pushed to one side now, though, with Jones not holding back with his true feelings about his team’s fiercest nemesis.

Curtis Jones on Everton potentially winning and going two points below Liverpool and having the chance to go above them:

“I mean, look, this shows the team that we are and the team they are. You know [potentially] celebrating that they’re two points behind us in one of our worst… pic.twitter.com/usiSKSFWlu

— Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) April 19, 2026

He said, when speaking to Norwegian broadcaster Viaplay Fotball: “I mean, look, this shows the team that we are and the team they are. You know [potentially] celebrating that they’re two points behind us in one of our worst years.

“If that’s what they take as a stepping stone or a step in the right direction, then I don’t know. We don’t think about teams that are catching us, we only look forward and we know that we have to play in the Champions League.”

This light-hearted post-match reflection will only endear the midfield star to the Anfield faithful even further. It is increasingly evident that Jones remains a player who wears his heart on his sleeve, demonstrating a relentless commitment to the cause and an innate understanding of what this rivalry means to the supporters.

After this invaluable win, the reigning Premier League champions are now eight points ahead of Moyes’ men, despite stumbling to ten league defeats this season.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Just want to say regarding Curtis Jones.

As well as completing the most passes (78) and having the best passing accuracy on the pitch (94%) he also made the most recoveries (16!).

The Liverpool player who made the second most was Konate with 5(!).

It would be a huge… pic.twitter.com/DISe0xkPXL

— Bence Bocsák (@BenBocsak) April 19, 2026

Jones will hope he can continue putting in wholehearted displays for his boyhood club between now and the season finishing, with a Champions League spot very much in reach.

Past this campaign, it remains to be seen where the 25-year-old will call home, but he will always have this memorable win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium to look back on.

Liverpool picked up all three points against fierce rivals Everton in a dramatic Merseyside derby on Sunday afternoon. After the Premier League clash, Arne Slot singled out one of his players in the dressing room.

The Reds took the lead through Mohamed Salah in the 29th minute, just minutes after Iliman Ndiaye’s goal was ruled out for offside.

Everton fought back in the second half and restored parity through Beto. It looked as if the match would end in a 1-1 draw, but Liverpool managed to snatch the victory in the final moments of stoppage-time when Virgil van Dijk headed home from a corner.

Arne Slot Singles Out Liverpool Ace

There were cameras in Liverpool’s dressing room after the match, and it showed Slot singling out one of his players for praise.

Liverpool suffered a huge blow in the second half when Giorgi Mamardashvili, who started in goal with Alisson Becker sidelined, suffered an injury. The Georgian goalkeeper was left in serious pain after Beto’s equaliser and had to be stretchered off the pitch.

His replacement was third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. The 29-year-old, who signed for Liverpool last summer, was called upon to make his Premier League debut for the Reds.

Woodman put in an assured display as he helped his side pick up a crucial three points. Fascinating dressing room footage has emerged of Slot praising the Englishman in the dressing room after the match.

Some Liverpool fans on Reddit aren’t happy the footage was shown, saying the cameras shouldn’t be anywhere near the dressing room, but it makes for fascinating viewing nonetheless.

Arne Slot Praises Freddie Woodman in Post-Match Interview



Slot was full of praise for Woodman in his interview after the match. He said, per RousingTheKop: “Freddie did a great job. Giorgi had to go to hospital, a big wound, so let’s see how he will be.

“But Freddie deserves a lot of credit, because if you have to come in after conceding the 1-1 and the fans were ready for it, but he did his job really well, kept his calm in a difficult moment where he was doubting if he should catch the ball, yes or no, and he kept his nerve and worked so hard to have this moment.

“Usually third goalkeepers don’t play a lot, but in a season like ours I think if you are playing at the moment in the U8s of Liverpool you should be ready to make your debut because it’s unbelievable what’s happening to us!”

Alisson was targeting a late-April return after suffering a hamstring injury in March, while the severity of Mamardashvili’s injury is unknown. It remains to be seen whether Woodman will be called upon when Liverpool welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield on Saturday, April 25.

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Who scored the winning goal for Liverpool in the dramatic Merseyside derb

Liverpool picked up all three points against fierce rivals Everton in a dramatic Merseyside derby on Sunday afternoon. After the Premier League clash, Arne Slot singled out one of his players in the dressing room.

The Reds took the lead through Mohamed Salah in the 29th minute, just minutes after Iliman Ndiaye’s goal was ruled out for offside.

Everton fought back in the second half and restored parity through Beto. It looked as if the match would end in a 1-1 draw, but Liverpool managed to snatch the victory in the final moments of stoppage-time when Virgil van Dijk headed home from a corner.

Arne Slot Singles Out Liverpool Ace

There were cameras in Liverpool’s dressing room after the match, and it showed Slot singling out one of his players for praise.

Liverpool suffered a huge blow in the second half when Giorgi Mamardashvili, who started in goal with Alisson Becker sidelined, suffered an injury. The Georgian goalkeeper was left in serious pain after Beto’s equaliser and had to be stretchered off the pitch.

His replacement was third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. The 29-year-old, who signed for Liverpool last summer, was called upon to make his Premier League debut for the Reds.

Woodman put in an assured display as he helped his side pick up a crucial three points. Fascinating dressing room footage has emerged of Slot praising the Englishman in the dressing room after the match.

Some Liverpool fans on Reddit aren’t happy the footage was shown, saying the cameras shouldn’t be anywhere near the dressing room, but it makes for fascinating viewing nonetheless.

Arne Slot Praises Freddie Woodman in Post-Match Interview



Slot was full of praise for Woodman in his interview after the match. He said, per RousingTheKop: “Freddie did a great job. Giorgi had to go to hospital, a big wound, so let’s see how he will be.

“But Freddie deserves a lot of credit, because if you have to come in after conceding the 1-1 and the fans were ready for it, but he did his job really well, kept his calm in a difficult moment where he was doubting if he should catch the ball, yes or no, and he kept his nerve and worked so hard to have this moment.

“Usually third goalkeepers don’t play a lot, but in a season like ours I think if you are playing at the moment in the U8s of Liverpool you should be ready to make your debut because it’s unbelievable what’s happening to us!”

Alisson was targeting a late-April return after suffering a hamstring injury in March, while the severity of Mamardashvili’s injury is unknown. It remains to be seen whether Woodman will be called upon when Liverpool welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield on Saturday, April 25.

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Who scored the winning goal for Liverpool in the dramatic Merseyside derby?