Curtis Jones goads Everton with brutal swipe after dramatic Liverpool derby finale

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesCurtis JonesThe boyhood Red mocked Everton following the 2-1 win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, where Virgil van Dijk's injury-time winner secured all three points for the visitorsCurtis Jones has taken a swipe at Everton following Sunday's Merseyside derby win(Image: Getty Images)Curtis Jones had taken a swipe at Everton following Sunday’s Merseyside derby victory, and said the approach from both clubs highlights the difference in mentalities.Liverpool scored an injury-time winner in the first meeting between the sides at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and ensured the Reds moved eight points clear of their neighbors, while also taking a huge step towards securing a Champions League spot in the process.Jones, a boyhood Red and the only scouser in Liverpool’s ranks, put in an impressive performance at right-back. Nominally a midfielder, the academy graduate dealt well with the threat of Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, while helping the Reds’ build-up play from the back.READ MORE: David Moyes baffled by Merseyside derby decision as Liverpool claims bragging rightsREAD MORE: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Everton as Mohamed Salah and 4 more strongThe magnitude of the victory was evident from the euphoric scenes at the end of the match, with several players celebrating wildly in front of the traveling fans.Had Everton won, it would have moved just two points behind the champions and strengthened its aspirations of playing in Europe next season.Jones, speaking after the match, implied that moving closer to Liverpool should not be seen as a marker of success.Jones impressed in the win over Everton(Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)“I mean, look, it shows the team we are and the team that they are, that they’re celebrating that they’re two points behind us in what is seen as one of our worst years,” the 25-year-old told Viaplay.“If that’s what they take as a stepping stone or a step in the right direction, then… I don’t know.“We don’t think about teams that are catching us.

We only ever look forward and we know that we have to play in the Champions League.”Jones’ remarks will not have gone down well on the blue half of Merseyside, with the Liverpool star not popular among the Everton fanbase.He was sent off in last season’s final derby at Goodison Park for clashing with Abdoulaye Doucoure after the full-time whistle.Jones returned to the Liverpool line-up on Sunday, after coming off the bench in the second half of the midweek defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.He has now started the last three Premier League matches, and despite not being a guaranteed starter, has still played a big role this season, making 44 appearances.In what has been a difficult campaign, Jones has also become a more vocal presence, often speaking after bruising defeats. He infamously criticized the team following the 4-1 home loss against PSV Eindhoven in November and stated he was "past being angry"Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCCurtis JonesEverton FC