Liverpool vs Crystal Palace LIVE - Wirtz seals victory after Kop slams 'cheat' and Salah injury
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 2 mins agoLiverpool have moved a step closer to a spot in next season's Champions League with a 3-1 success against Crystal Palace at AnfieldIt's Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League todayFlorian Wirtz struck deep into injury time to seal victory for Liverpool and a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.Two quick-fire goals from £125m man Alexander Isak and outgoing veteran Andy Robertson had the Reds in command at the break, although deputising goalkeeper Freddie Woodman had been busy throughout the first half, making a number of fine saves and being hailed as 'England's No.1' by the Kop.Mo Salah went off injured early in the second half, before Daniel Munoz controversially reduced the arrears for the visitors - scoring when Woodman was signalling he had a problem himself. Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace (Wirtz)The win.Today16:54 BSTGakpo not happyGakpo can't believe yet another decision has gone in favour of Palace.
Liverpool 2-1 Crystal Palace (Munoz)Oh well.Today16:24 BSTGood work from Virgil van DijkCrystal Palace show they haven't gave up on this game just yet as they launch a threatening counter attack. 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. The flag was up so Mateta may have been offisde but play continued.Both Konate and Van Dijk went to Woodman straight after the goal to congratulate him.Today15:43 BSTChants for Freddie WoodmanArne Slot called on the Anfield faithful to show their support for the third choice keeper on his first Premier League start and The Kop have certainly been impressed with what they've seen so far.Chants for the 29-year-old have just rung aroudn the ground after he made two vital saves to keep the Reds ahead before the second goal.