Liverpool fan throws ball at Daniel Munoz's head after controversial Crystal Palace goal
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Tensions boiled over at Anfield as Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz was hit in the head by a ball thrown by a Liverpool fan after the full-back scored a controversial goal against the RedsDaniel Munoz was struck in the head by a ball hurled by a Liverpool supporter in the latter stages of Crystal Palace's 3-1 defeat at Anfield. The atmosphere inside the ground was electric as the full-back moved to take a throw-in for his side, the Reds having watched their 2-0 advantage reduced after Munoz netted in contentious circumstances just moments before.Jeers echoed around the stadium as furious onlookers berated Munoz, while a spare ball was launched in his direction - connecting with the back of his head.
As he spun round to face supporters on the opposite side of the advertising boards, the Colombian was greeted with multiple gestures before referee Andy Madley walked over to speak with him.Maxence Lacroix also arrived to back his colleague, before Munoz executed the throw-in and the match resumed. It follows Munoz's goal against Liverpool being greeted with derision, given the manner in which he found the net.READ MORE: Arne Slot critical as Liverpool players respond to Crystal Palace goal controversyREAD MORE: Liverpool given clear VAR verdict after Mo Salah penalty overturned for divingIsmaila Sarr was through one-on-one with Freddie Woodman before firing from point-blank range, with the Liverpool goalkeeper denying the effort with his leg.Woodman instantly collapsed to the turf in visible discomfort as he appeared to have twisted his knee in the incident, before the ball fell to Munoz on the edge of the box.While Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister threw their arms up appealing for play to be stopped, with their goalkeeper flat out on the pitch, the referee's whistle remained silent.Munoz seized the moment to chip the ball over the Liverpool defensive line and into the net before racing away in celebration - his strike standing firm despite fierce protests from several Reds players.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
Jeremie Frimpong was brought on to replace him, though there are growing fears this could prove to be Salah's last outing in the red of Liverpool.The Egyptian forward has confirmed he will depart the club he has called home for nine years at the end of the season, as the Reds prepare to navigate life without their inspirational figurehead.Should Salah miss Liverpool's forthcoming fixtures against Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Brentford through injury, supporters could have already witnessed his last appearance in a Red shirt.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.