Liverpool points tally predicted after Crystal Palace drama amid Premier League title twist
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Liverpool were beaten for the first time this season against Crystal Palace on SaturdayLiverpool have seen their final predicted Premier League points tally drop significantly following their first defeat of the season away to Crystal Palace. The Reds almost salvaged a draw at Selhurst Park, only to concede again in the seventh minute of stoppage time.Ismaila Sarr had put Palace into an early lead, and if it were not for Alisson, the deficit may have been too heavy for Liverpool to climb back from before the first half was up.
Arne Slot's attacking reinforcements turned momentum in the visitors' favour, and they eventually found their breakthrough through Federico Chiesa in the 87th minute.It is the Reds who had displayed mastery of late goals up to this point, though on Saturday afternoon they were outdone by their hosts as a long throw-in routine resulted in Eddie Nketiah thumping in an injury-time winner.READ MORE: Alexis Mac Allister sends 'disappointing' message to Liverpool fans after Arne Slot fitness updateREAD MORE: Crystal Palace star hits out at Liverpool decision after Premier League forced to intervene - 'Justice'It means the reigning champions' 100 percent winning streak has been brought to an end and offers the chance for expected challengers to close in on the top of the Premier League.For one, Manchester City managed this as they swept Burnley aside with a 5-1 win at the Etihad Stadium whilst events were unfolding in South London. They sit five points shy of Liverpool's 15.On Sunday it will be Arsenal's turn, as last season's runners-up head to St.
The Gunners have the chance to move within two points of the Reds.It may be too soon to crown a new champion, but Opta Analyst have crunched the data and updated their prediction of the final 2025/26 table, which, after last weekend's results, stated Slot's men would finish first again, leading Arsenal by a massive eight points.Defeat to Palace has brought their estimated total crashing down to 79 (78.66). Whilst Liverpool are therefore still predicted to win the title, this is only by a five-point margin ahead of Arsenal's 74 (74.04).Manchester City are third in the prediction with a tally of 68 (67.69), whilst Palace have jumped up to fourth (63) above Chelsea (58).Liverpool have also been given a 50.43 percent chance of becoming Premier League champions - a percentage that has dropped from 60.5 one week ago.