Soccer-Liverpool win derby as top trio break clear in title race

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Liverpool - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - December 1, 2021 General view of empty seats in the stands during the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

(Reuters) - Liverpool won the Merseyside derby with a 4-1 victory at Everton on Wednesday while Premier League leaders Chelsea fought for a 2-1 win at Watford and Manchester City enjoyed a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa.

With fourth-placed West Ham held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton they are now seven points behind third-placed Liverpool who, along with Chelsea and Manchester City, look set for a three-horse race for the title.