London, April 3 (H.S.): Diogo Jota's goal in the 57th minute led Liverpool to a 1-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby, maintaining their 12-point Premier League lead. Jota's score came from a back-heel assist by Luis Díaz, as Liverpool now needs just 13 points from eight matches to clinch the title.

Meanwhile, Manchester City confidently faced Leicester City, with Jack Grealish scoring early in the second minute, followed by Omar Marmoush doubling the score to 2-0 before halftime, showcasing their strength even without Erling Haaland.

Newcastle United halted Brentford's quest for five consecutive away wins with a 2-1 home victory, featuring goals from Alexander Isak and Sandro Tonali. Aston Villa's European hopes were bolstered by second-half goals from Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio during their 3-0 win over Brighton. Ipswich Town surprised Bournemouth with a 2-1 victory, while a 1-1 draw between Southampton and Crystal Palace saw Matheus Franca equalize in injury time.

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