Liverpool back on track after beating Palace
Florian Wirtz bagged his first Premier League goal this season as Liverpool got back on track with a 3-1 win against lowly Crystal Palace on Sunday.Liverpool are up to fourth place after their fourth away league win this season.
Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, re-establishing themselves in the Premier League standings with a win that marks their fourth away league triumph this season. Midfielder Florian Wirtz, who had not scored in the league since April, netted two goals for Liverpool - the first in the 54th minute and the decisive third in the 89th minute.
Alexis Mac Allister gave Liverpool the lead late in the first half, and Alexander Isak added a third in the final minute of the match. Despite a penalty scored by Eddie Nketiah for Palace in stoppage time, the win provided a crucial morale boost for manager Andoni Iraola, who had faced increasing criticism for his team's inconsistent performances.
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