Liverpool vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Reds suffer shock defeat
Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace: Eberechi Eze’s early goal was enough as the Eagles claimed a rare Premier League away win at Anfield and Jurgen Klopp’s side surrendered the chance to return to the top of the table
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Liverpool blew the chance to return to the top of the Premier League as Jurgen Klopp’s hopes of winning the title were hit by a shock defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield.
Just days after Klopp promised a response following Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League, the Reds found themselves behind again as Eberehi Eze fired the Eagles into the lead in front of a stunned Kop.
Liverpool missed several chances before half time, with Wataru Endo clipping the bar, but the visitors were dangerous themselves and were inches away from doubling their lead as Andy Robertson cleared off the line.
The returning Alisson kept Liverpool alive in the second half, as Darwin Nunez missed a golden chance from point-blank range, Curtis Jones skewed wide when through on goal and Mohamed Salah’s shot was blocked by Tyrick Mitchell.
Crystal Palace held on to claim a rare Premier League away win at Anfield, but a second home defeat in four days leaves Liverpool now third in the title race behind Manchester City and Arsenal after blowing their advantage.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace - LIVE
As it stands:
The Reds kick this game off in third place in the Premier League table, following on from Man City’s win yesterday against Luton.
Three points on home soil, however, will put Jurgen Klopp’s side top ahead of City and Arsenal - who themselves play later on.
Much further down the table, Palace are 15th at kick-off, with a win here today enabling them to jump one spot higher.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace - LIVE
Alisson Becker returns today for the Reds - his first Premier League game since 4 February when Liverpool lost at Arsenal.
Caoimhin Kelleher has filled in admirably for the Brazilian but his comeback will boost a team who badly need a clean sheet and return to form - the 3-0 thrashing by Atalanta in midweek could have been far worse.
Liverpool’s last clean sheet was on 2 March and their last home league clean sheet was, improbably, well before Christmas - 17 December in a goalless draw with Man United.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace - LIVE
Under half an hour to kick-off at Anfield where, as this is the closest home match for Liverpool to the anniversary of the Hillsbrough disaster, tributes will be held prior to the start of the game.
Here’s a historical piece on the memory of those affected, penned by Tony Evans from 2022.
Nottingham Forest and Liverpool and the forgotten victims of Hillsborough
It will be an emotional occasion when the teams meet on Sunday in the first FA Cup tie between the two clubs since the horrific events of 1989, writes Tony Evans
Is Liverpool vs Crystal Palace on TV? Kick off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture
Liverpool know what they need to do as they host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s men started the weekend second place in the table, trailing Arsenal on goal difference following their 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
A heavy midweek defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League suddenly means that the English top-flight title is the most attainable trophy for Klopp as he looks to end his tenure as head coach in style. The Reds cannot afford to drop any more points in the league and must also work on reducing the goal difference gap on Arsenal meaning they should come out with an attacking mindset against Crystal Palace.
Oliver Glasner’s side have not won any of their previous five league games and were easily beaten by Manchester City last time out despite goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Odsonne Edouard. Currently 14th in the table and five points from safety Palace will want to bring points away from Anfield to avoid getting sucked into a relegation battle.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sport Main Event with coverage beginning at 1pm on the former channel. Subscribers can stream via the SkyGo app and website.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match
Is Liverpool vs Crystal Palace on TV? How to watch Premier League fixture
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Harvey Elliott backs Liverpool to come through ‘tough finish’ and win title
Harvey Elliott still believes Liverpool can end Jurgen Klopp’s final campaign with the Premier League crown despite ceding control of the title race by slipping up at rivals Manchester United.
The Reds had control of a mammoth three-way title tussle after Manchester City and Arsenal fought out a forgettable goalless draw last weekend, but the dynamics changed at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Liverpool salvaged a 2-2 draw through Mohamed Salah’s spot-kick having failed to capitalise on their early dominance, with Luis Diaz’s effort all they had to show before Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo stunners.
“Jurgen’s cracking up” echoed around Old Trafford after a result that put Arsenal in the driving seat with seven matches remaining.
Liverpool are level with them on 71 points but have a substantially worse goal difference, yet Elliott remains confident that they can end Klopp’s reign with his second Premier League title.
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A draw at Old Trafford put Arsenal in the driving seat with seven matches remaining
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace LIVE
Liverpool were completely off the boil in a 3-0 defeat to Atalanta at Anfield in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, putting their treble hopes in huge jeopardy heading into the second leg.
Despite losing to City last time out, there could be hope for Palace, who have a history of damaging Liverpool’s title hopes.
But, football betting sites are not so optimistic about the Eagles’ hopes with odds of 13/1 available for them to win on the road, while Liverpool are 2/9 to rack up an important victory that could take them back to the top.
Check Simon Sinclair’s tips, predictions and latest odds on the match here:
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace tips: Premier League predictions, football odds and free bets
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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace - LIVE
Confirmed lineups are in and Alisson returning in goal for the hosts is the big team news of the day.
LFC: Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Endo, Jones, Mac Allister, Salah, Nunez, Diaz
PAL: Henderson, Clyne, Andersen, Lerma, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Olise, Mateta, Eze
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Manchester City, the defending champions, are aiming to win a fourth league title in a row under Pep Guardiola – a feat that has never been achieved in the history of English football. City blew Arsenal away in last year’s run-in, but the Gunners are back in the fight this campaign.
The Premier League is now in Arsenal’s hands after Liverpool, who stood eight games away from the title, dropped points against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Jurgen Klopp has turned to mind games to put the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s challengers, who are attempting to win their first league title in 20 years.
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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace LIVE
We’re around ten minutes from team news - Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota were back on the bench for the Reds in their 3-0 midweek defeat, but it remains to be seen if they are close enough to full fitness to actually start a must-win league game just yet. Only Jota came off the bench in that fixture, playing around 15 minutes.
For Palace, Michael Olise has been on the comeback trail off the bench too of late - he may make a return to the XI today for the visitors.
Confirmed lineups soon!
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