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SportFootballLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 3 mins agoLive coverage of Liverpool vs Crystal Palace as Alexander Isak and Andy Robertson put the Reds in charge after supporters turned Anfield yellow in protestIt's Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League todayUpdated 16:06, 25 Apr 2026Liverpool have taken charge against Crystal Palace at Anfield and lead 2-0 at half-time after Alexander Isak and Andy Robertson goals.The Reds thought they had a penalty in the 23rd minute, but after initially being given for a foul on Mohamed Salah, the penalty decision was overturned by Andy Madley.But two quick-fire goals from £125m man Isak and outgoing veteran Robertson have them in command at the break and Arne Slot's men are edging closer to a Champions League place.Freddie Woodman has been busy at the other end too, making a number of fine saves and being hailed as 'England's No.1' by the Kop.Speaking of in the stands, fans have made their feelings very clear, protesting against the clubs ownership, John Henry and FSG regarding ticket price increases. Escaped blunder before interval, though.Ibrahima Konate 6Settled after slightly wayward opening, although some of his passing caused nerves to jangle.Virgil van Dijk 7Refused to stand on ceremony with some of his defending and looked to cajole Liverpool out from the back.Andy Robertson 7Kept on his toes by the Palace attack but able to get forward on occasion and popped up to take second superbly.Dominik Szoboszlai 6Solid rather than spectacular in the midfield battle that Liverpool began to edge before the break.Alexis Mac Allister 6Took a while to get up to speed but began to find his passes and mishit shot invited the opener.Mohamed Salah 7Enjoyed his tussles with Mitchell and Canvot down the Liverpool right and strong run prompted the opener.Florian Wirtz 7Good pressing on occasion and used the ball well when in possession and swift good pass was integral to second.Cody Gakpo 6Plenty of endeavour first half in both directions but nullified by the Palace defence.Alexander Isak 6Most notable contribution was a defensive header until reacted quickly to improvise finish for opener.Today15:51 BSTHalf time at AnfieldThe referee blows for half time at Anfield as the Reds lead Crystal Palace 2 - 0.

The keeper's save from Mateta led to a swift counter attack that saw Andy Robertson show some composed play in front of goal with another good finish.Woodman has been a standout in that half on his first Premier League start and was serenaded repeatedly by The Kop.Today15:46 BSTAnother Woodman saveCrystal Palace have a corner in added time for the first half. Liverpool 2-0 Crystal Palace (Robertson)And another!Today15:38 BSTGoal for Alexander IsakHe may have been uninvolved so far, but the number nine has sprung into action when called upon.
Liverpool 1-0 Crystal Palace (Isak)It's there!Today15:33 BSTHenderson booked Crystal Palace are trying to slow the game down as goalkeeper Dean Henderson has been yellow carded for time-wasting tacticsToday15:31 BSTChance for SalahAfter the penalty was correctly overturned, Liverpool have responded well to maintain the momentum, as Arne Slot's side have regained the control of the match.Mohamed Salah has just latched onto a loose ball in the box and placed it just over the barToday15:28 BSTAnother anonymous performance from Isak? Supporter organisations including Spirit of Shankly, Spion Kop 1906, Kop Outs (LFC LGBTQ+ supporters group), cultuRED (faith and ethnicity supporters group), the LFC Women’s Supporters Club and multiple branches of the Official Liverpool Supporters Club are co-ordinating on the action, with 75,000 yellow cards set to be distributed around Anfield on Saturday.Fans around the ground help up the yellow banners that read: "Caution Anfield's soul at risk" in the 13th minute of the game and chanted "enough is enough"Today15:14 BSTRichards sends a header well overAnother corner for Palace that ends with Richards sending a header well over as Woodman went for a cross he was never getting.Today15:13 BSTAn open game so farAn open game so far, but Crystal Palace have made Liverpool work hard in the opening 10 minutes.Today15:09 BSTGood play from Florian WirtzGood play from Florian Wirtz as he weaves his way into the box and drives at goal but it's turned behind.
