# Liverpool Win Derby Despite Controversial Refereeing
Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Merseyside rivals Everton in a heated derby on Saturday night, but the result was marred by some controversial refereeing decisions. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admitted that Ibrahima Konaté “could have” been sent off, after the defender was only shown a yellow card for a foul on Richarlison.
The Reds opened the scoring in the first half, with Diogo Jota netting his fourth goal in three games. The Portuguese forward then doubled his tally shortly after the break, with a fine finish from a tight angle.
The Toffees had their chances throughout the game, but were unable to convert any of them into goals. The result sees Liverpool move up to fourth in the Premier League table, while Everton remain in 15th.
## Refereeing Decisions Mar Derby Victory
Despite the win, much of the post-match talk has been about the refereeing decisions during the game. The most controversial moment came in the second half, when Konaté was only shown a yellow card for a foul on Richarlison.
Klopp admitted after the game that Konaté could have been sent off, saying: “It was a clear red card. I don’t know why it wasn’t given.”
The decision was met with anger from Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti, who said: “It was a clear red card and I don’t understand why it wasn’t given. I think it was a mistake from the referee.”
The result of the game was not affected by the decision, but it has raised questions about the standard of refereeing in the Premier League.
## Jota Continues Impressive Form
Despite the controversy, there were plenty of positives for Liverpool to take away from the game. Diogo Jota continued his impressive form since joining from Wolves in September, scoring his sixth goal in seven appearances for the Reds.
The Portuguese forward has been a revelation since joining Liverpool, and Klopp was full of praise for him after the game. He said: “Diogo has made an incredible impact since he joined us. He is so important for us and he is showing that every week.”
Jota’s form has been a welcome boost for Liverpool, who have been without key players such as Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez due to injury. The Reds will be hoping that Jota can continue his good form as they look to challenge for the Premier League title this season.
## Match of the Day Highlights
Fans can watch highlights of Saturday’s Premier League action on Match of the Day on Saturday 21 October at 22:20 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app.
The show will feature all of the goals and talking points from Saturday’s games, including Liverpool’s win over Everton and Manchester City’s win over Sheffield United.
It promises to be an exciting show, and one that will provide plenty of entertainment for football fans. So make sure you tune in to watch all of the action from Saturday’s Premier League games.