Recap: Wednesday English Premier League results

With just eight Premier League games left to play, it would not be out of place for some Liverpool fans to begin early celebrations.

The Reds moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday to move 12 points clear of second-place Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League.

Arne Slot's side had lost their previous two games in the League Cup final against Newcastle and the Champions League last 16 against Paris Saint-Germain.

But they got back on track in their march towards a record-equalling 20th English title, and first since 2020, in Slot's maiden season in charge.

Having gone over two months without a goal, Diogo Jota was Liverpool's hero as he ended his drought in the 57th minute, slotting home from Luis Diaz's flick.

Moyes claimed Jota's winner was offside, but Slot said: "According to the rules, it was a goal so no-one can complain. It is a clear goal."

"We are chasing down the best possible season we can have. As long as the players give everything like today, then we are in a very good position," he said.

At the Etihad Stadium, City managed just fine without Norway striker Erling Haaland, who will be sidelined for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's FA Cup quarterfinal win at Bournemouth.

Pep Guardiola's men took just two minutes to go in front against second-bottom Leicester, who have lost seven successive league games.

In another Champions League battle, Aston Villa beat Brighton 3-0 to cement their top-four credentials and send a message to rivals chasing the slots.

Crystal Palace scored at the death to stop Southampton at home, while Ipswich shocked Bournemouth 2-1 to dent the Cherries' top-four hopes.

English Premier League Wednesday results

Southampton V Crystal Palace, 1-1

Bournemouth V Ipswich Town 1-2

Brighton V Aston Villa 0-3

Newcastle V Brentford, 2-1

Manchester City V Leicester City 2-0

Liverpool V Everton, 1-0