Liverpool fans set for emotional Diogo Jota reminder after Merseyside Derby heroics

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Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 in the last Premier League meeting between the Merseyside rivals on April 2, with Diogo Jota scoring the only goal.

His goal after 57 minutes was enough to restore Liverpool's 12-point lead before lifting the Premier League title, but sadly, it was his final goal for the club.

Liverpool hosts Everton again on Saturday, and it's set to be an emotional occasion.

Liverpool has continued its momentum from last season and has a perfect record heading into Saturday's game, but Jota's strike will be fresh in the minds of everyone at Anfield.

The tragic death came just weeks after Jota celebrated winning the Premier League title, and he also celebrated winning the UEFA Nations League with Portugal.

Liverpool was cruising toward the title last season and held a nine-point lead at the top of the table.

However, Jota put Liverpool within touching distance after scoring the decisive goal against Everton in a scrappy Merseyside derby.

While Liverpool and Everton share a bitter rivalry, both teams and their supporters came together to mourn Jota's passing.

Jota's goal put Liverpool within touching distance of the Premier League title.

When he joined Everton from Udinese in 2023, he had no prior relationship with Jota, but the former Liverpool star was the first person to text him.

"We were not friends, but you know, when you play against Portuguese players and everything, we normally speak a little bit," Beto said