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The Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton erupted into chaos with a last-minute equalizer and subsequent pitch invasion. Arne Slot was red-carded and handed a two-match touchline ban for his conduct during the heated match's closing moments. Multiple players, including Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure, were also sent off following confrontations. This dramatic draw means Liverpool dropped crucial points in their title race.

Key Points: Arne Slot Red-Carded in Dramatic Merseyside Derby Clash

  • Tarkowski's late equalizer stunned Liverpool in dramatic derby
  • Pitch invasion erupted after heated player confrontations
  • Slot and assistant Hulshoff both red-carded
  • Second touchline ban this season for Slot
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Arne Slot handed two-match ban after red card in Merseyside derby

Liverpool manager Arne Slot banned for two matches after heated Everton derby ending with pitch invasion and multiple dismissals

"Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was dismissed... for using offensive, insulting, or abusive language - Premier League Statement"

Liverpool, Feb 13

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a two-match touchline ban after the Dutchman was sent off during a stormy end to his side's 2-2 draw with Everton.

Liverpool were set to extend its lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points in Wednesday's derby against their city rivals, but a brilliant volley from James Tarkowski in the eighth minute of stoppage time levelled the score.

Abdoulaye Doucoure's exuberant celebrations in front of the away fans ignited a furious reaction, with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones confronting Doucoure, resulting in both players being sent off.

As supporters rushed onto the pitch, stewards and police intervened, and referee Michael Oliver also showed red cards to Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff.

"Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was dismissed at the end of the Merseyside derby for using offensive, insulting, or abusive language," the Premier League said in a statement

"He is handed a two-match touchline ban as a result." Slot will be banned for Liverpool's next two games at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and at Aston Villa on Thursday.

Slot had already served a one-match touchline ban earlier this season, sitting out of Liverpool's League Cup match against Southampton after receiving his third yellow card in a 2-2 league draw with Fulham.

Liverpool's assistant coach, Sipke Hulshoff, was also shown a red card in the chaos following the match, meaning neither he nor Slot were allowed to speak to the media after the match.

- IANS

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