Premier League told to make immediate rule change after Liverpool vs Everton outrage
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David Moyes and Jack Grealish were frustrated by the officiating of the Merseyside derby (Image: Getty Images)
The PGMOL have been urged to change the rules concerning stoppage time in the Premier League.
Nevertheless, Everton fought back into the contest courtesy of Idrissa Gueye's effort, establishing the foundation for a captivating conclusion.
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Regrettably for the Toffees, their pursuit of an equaliser was hindered by the inclusion of just three minutes of additional time in the second period.
Liverpool succeeded in holding on for victory, though the frustration from the visiting team was evident.
David Moyes was spotted confronting referee Darren England following the encounter, whilst Jack Grealish received a caution after the final whistle before being escorted away by Jordan Pickford.
Moyes said: "Three minutes was very strange.
The tension was palpable after the Merseyside derby (Image: Getty Images)
Grealish added: "Even the stoppage-time, three minutes and one minute – I've never seen that in the Premier League in the last two or three years.
There were frustrations with the referee."
In light of Everton's complaints, former Premier League referee Keith Hackett suggested to Football Insider that the PGMOL should contemplate altering their rules concerning stoppage time.
He said: "Can you remember when we had 10, 11, 14 minutes of added time on Premier League games?
"It lasted about six weeks.
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