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'We focus on ourselves' - what has derby drama done to title race?

Just as it looked like Liverpool were about to go nine points clear at the top, up stepped James Tarkowski.

The Everton defender struck a dramatic equaliser in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, and leave the Reds having to settle for a draw.

Toffees fans celebrated the moment wildly, but so too will Arsenal supporters with the result providing some hope that their side can catch Liverpool.

With every side having now played 24 games, Arsenal are seven points behind with 14 games to go.

Liverpool are in the ideal position, despite the setback, and captain Virgil van Dijk told BBC Sport: "The main thing for us is to completely focus on ourselves, don't look at what others are doing and writing, just focus on us.