Everton news: Merseyside derby ‘was like rolling back the years’

“That was a proper derby and it was like rolling back the years.”

That’s the view of former Premier League defender Gary Cahill.

Indeed, the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park did not disappoint, with four goals, four red cards, a VAR wait and a post-match scrap.

“On the whole, it was played in a great way and there was a lot of passion and fight in the game,” Cahill told the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast. “I know that it spilled over at the end but the game itself was very competitive with tackles flying in.

“What an end to the game, but also what a finish from James Tarkowski. That was a striker’s finish because it was an absolute rocket of a touch.

“Everton have come away feeling like they won the game. The VAR wait almost added to the atmosphere because it gave the fans another a chance to celebrate when the goal was given.

“A phenomenal end to the game.”

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