Moyes Furious After Referee Decisions in Derby Loss

David Moyes (Everton)
September 2025

Everton fell 2-1 to Liverpool at Anfield, prompting Moyes to slam referee Darren England’s decisions as “very strange.” His fury stemmed from stoppage-time calls and quick free-kick rulings that left Everton players and fans feeling hard done by. Liverpool led through Gravenberch and Ekitike before Gueye pulled one back. Everton pressed late but saw momentum disrupted by contentious refereeing. Grealish, booked for a quick free-kick, echoed Moyes’ frustrations about inconsistency, saying officiating left players powerless at critical moments.