Soccer-Late Tarkowski goal earns Everton draw in emotional derby finale

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Liverpool - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - February 12, 2025 Everton's James Tarkowski celebrates scoring their second goal with Jake O'Brien, Tim Iroegbunam and Ashley Young REUTERS/Phil Noble

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Everton captain James Tarkowski equalised deep into stoppage time to earn them a 2-2 Premier League draw against Liverpool in a storybook finish to a dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday.

Liverpool extended their lead atop the league table to seven points over second-placed Arsenal with what had been their game in hand, while Everton climbed to 10 points above the drop zone in 15th.