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Graeme Souness slams Chris Kavanagh for giving Everton a penalty as Dominic Calvert-Lewin was already 'staggering' before contact with Trent Alexander-Arnold - with referee sticking by his decision after being sent over to the monitor by VAR

Graeme Souness has slammed the decision to award Everton a late penalty as the Toffees secured an historic victory at Anfield over their deflated Merseyside rivals.

Gylfi Sigurdsson scored from 12 yards to double the visitors' advantage over Jurgen Klopp's champions after Richarlison opened the scoring in the first three minutes at Anfield.

Referee Chris Kavanagh awarded Carlo Ancelotti's side the spot kick after Trent Alexander-Arnold appeared to bring down Dominic Calvert-Lewin inside the penalty box following an Everton breakaway.

Graeme Souness has slammed the decision to award Everton a penalty at Anfield on Saturday
The visitors won a penalty after Trent Alexander-Arnold brought down Dominic Calvert-Lewin

However, on closer inspection the full back had a strong case to feel aggrieved with replays showing his English counterpart seemingly running into him after seeing his shot parried by Alisson Becker.