Who was back to his best? Player ratings for Crystal Palace v Liverpool

After a week of frustration over two one-goal defeats, Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool side delivered a much-needed win against Crystal Palace. The goal scored by Florian Wirtz, Liverpool’s long-suffering attacker over the past 15 months, was the team’s first Premier League goal of the season. A well-placed assist from Bradley Barcola set up Wirtz’s goal, allowing him to capitalize and score off a Barcola pass.

Liverpool’s victory marked a shift in momentum, ending their two-game losing streak and sending them back into the top four, just nine points behind leaders Arsenal.

The match began favorably for Palace, with Alexander Isak netting a goal just before the end of regulation time. However, with 20 minutes left in the game, Liverpool broke the deadlock, taking advantage of Palace’s lack of ideas and inspiration. A week earlier, Liverpool had also failed to register a single shot on target against Arsenal, but this time they found their range quickly with a goal from Marc Allister after just 10 minutes.

Despite a strong start from Palace, they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. Mino (possibly Mino Raiola) squandered a one-on-one chance, and Eddie Nketiah missed a close-range opportunity. The post-match celebrations from Liverpool’s players, including Alexander Isak’s provocative gesture, added to the home crowd’s frustration.

As the game progressed, Palace created decent chances, but ultimately, they failed to find the back of the net. Alexander Isak sealed the win for Liverpool with a cool finish in the box.