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Liverpool’s hopes of winning the Premier League title took a devastating blow with a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield. The Reds were too open defensively and not clinical enough offensively, and Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal secured a surprise win for Palace.
Express Sport runs through the main talking points from the Eagles’ victory. Liverpool’s players expressed determination to bounce back after a Europa League defeat, but their performance in the first half was lackluster. Although the home team improved in the second half, they couldn’t convert their chances, leading to doubts about their ability to win major silverware.
Despite being winless in their last five league matches, Crystal Palace put on a brilliant performance, causing problems for Liverpool with their 3-4-3 set-up. Their midfielders found space to drive at the Liverpool defence and defended well when required. The Londoners fully deserved the three points, moving them up to 14th in the league.
It was the 23rd time this season that Liverpool conceded the first goal in a match, and their trend of having to come from behind is taking a toll on their performance. With this defeat, their 28-game undefeated Premier League run at Anfield also came to an end, and Arsenal’s victory in the following match could potentially put Liverpool in a challenging position in the title race. Virgil van Dijk’s slip in the match evoked memories of past failures for Liverpool, but fortunately, Robertson managed to clear the ball off the line, preventing Palace from extending their lead.