GalleryThe best photos of Diogo Jota's Merseyside derby winner

Liverpool claimed a 1-0 victory over city rivals Everton to re-establish their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Jota's well-taken goal in front of the Kop in the 57th minute was enough to decide the 246th competitive encounter between the clubs.

See the match-clinching moment in the following images.