Arne Slot was sent off at the end of a chaotic Merseyside derby after using ‘offensive, insulting, or abusive language’, the Premier League has confirmed. Tempers flared at Goodison Park at full-time after James Tarkowski’s last-minute goal rescued a 2-2 draw for Everton against Premier League leaders Liverpool.

In the latest Blood Red column, Ian Doyle considers the aftermath of Liverpool's derby draw at Everton and the impact on the Premier League title race with Arsenal

The Premier League has now explained why Arne Slot was shown a red card by Michael Oliver in the immediate aftermath of Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Everton on Wednesday night.