Jones on Everton Dashed Dreams of Catching Reds and “The Team That They Are”

TL;DR

Liverpool defeated Everton in a dramatic derby match with a late goal, maintaining a significant lead in the league standings. Curtis Jones highlighted the disparity between the two clubs, noting Everton's celebration over a potential close finish.

Key points

Liverpool won against Everton in a derby match
Curtis Jones commented on the disparity between the teams
The victory gives Liverpool a seven-point edge in the league

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Curtis Jones of Liverpool taps the badge as he celebrates victory during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Hill Dickinson Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) | Offside via Getty Images On Sunday afternoon, Liverpool headed to face local rivals Everton at their new stadium for the first time. In the end, the derby result at their new ground looked much the same as the derby results had often looked at their old one. Namely, Liverpool won. Not only won, but won thanks to a goal deep into stoppage time. A late blow to a side and fanbase that for much of the match would have believed they could take something from their rival Reds. And with it a six-point swing when Evertonians had begun to dream of catching Liverpool. According to Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, though, that Everton were so eager to celebrate perhaps catching the Reds—a Blues win would’ve seen them just two points back in the table with momentum on their side—only highlights the gulf between the clubs. “I mean, look, it shows the team we are and the team that they that they’re celebrating that they’d be two points behind us in what is seen as one of our worst years,” he said when asked about Sunday’s match being framed as a chance for Everton to catch their more successful neighbours. “So if that’s what they take as a stepping stone or a step in the right direction, then, I don’t know, but we don’t think about teams that are trying to catch us. We only ever look forward, and we know that we have to be playing in the Champions League.” On that front, Sunday’s result was certainly a success—for the Reds, at least—and reason to celebrate, with the three points they earned when scored a winner in the 100th minute meaning they now have a seven-point edge in the top five race. Heading it, not only had Everton seemed within striking distance, but so too had and . Chelsea, though, lost to and Brentford drew at , and just like that, Liverpool are now heavy favourites to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Q&A

What was the outcome of the Liverpool vs Everton match on April 19, 2026?

Liverpool won the match against Everton with a goal in stoppage time, securing three crucial points.

How did the result affect Everton's chances in the league?

The loss meant Everton missed the opportunity to close the gap to just two points behind Liverpool, highlighting their struggle to compete with their rivals.

What did Curtis Jones say about Everton's aspirations to catch Liverpool?

Curtis Jones remarked that Everton's celebration over potentially being two points behind Liverpool reflects the significant gap between the two teams.