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The PGMOL has faced calls to revise stoppage time regulations in the Premier League following Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Everton at Anfield, where merely three minutes were added during the second half's conclusion.
The Merseyside derby certainly delivered on its promise for neutral observers, with the Reds swiftly establishing a commanding 2-0 advantage by the interval. Ryan Gravenberch's superb strike, coupled with Hugo Ekitike's fourth goal of the campaign, placed the Reds in complete control.
Nevertheless, Everton fought its way back into contention through Idrissa Gueye's effort, establishing the foundation for a dramatic conclusion. Regrettably for the Toffees, their pursuit of a leveller was restricted by the allocation of merely three additional minutes during the second period.
Liverpool succeeded in holding onto their advantage, though the frustration from the visiting contingent was evident.
David Moyes was observed challenging referee Darren England following the encounter, whilst Jack Grealish received a caution after the final whistle before being escorted away by Jordan Pickford.
During his post-match discussion, Moyes commented: "Three minutes was very strange. Every quick free-kick had to be stopped and brought back for the whistle and then we get a booking for it [taking a quick free kick]. I find it quite unbelievable."
Grealish, meanwhile, voiced his frustration: "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, ex-Premier League referee Keith Hackett suggested to Football Insider that the PGMOL might need to rethink their rules on stoppage time.
He queried: "Can you remember when we had 10, 11, 14 minutes of added time on Premier League games?
"It lasted about six weeks. In the Merseyside derby today, three minutes. It's just not enough.
"The lawmakers must consider taking the timing of games out of the hands of the match officials and introduce an independent time-keeper, who operates a stop-clock inside the stadium.
"That way, we'll have fewer players feigning injury, and we'll probably see fewer stoppages. They'll want to get on with the game, won't they?".
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