Oliver Glasner reveals 'discussions' over ordering Crystal Palace own goal against Liverpool
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesCrystal Palace FCCrystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has defended the controversial goal scored by Daniel Munoz in their 3-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, while admitting there were discussions about allowing the Reds to equalise.Oliver Glasner reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace (Image: Oliver Glasner reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 25, 2026)Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has delivered his assessment of his side's contentious goal at Anfield on Saturday.Liverpool fought off a late rally from the Eagles to claim a crucial 3-1 triumph in the Premier League.Daniel Munoz's strike in the 71st minute provoked outrage amongst the home crowd as he fired the ball into the net while Reds goalkeeper Freddie Woodman was lying injured on the turf. He said: "I think the referee has to stop immediately if he believes it is a serious injury.READ MORE: Liverpool owners FSG brutally fire manager and five coaches at their other underperforming teamREAD MORE: Egypt national team chief reveals how long Mohamed Salah will be out for"But you could see the keeper could end the game.
In these situations, to demand the referee has to stop is dangerous for the future because we see in every set-play the keeper is involved in a duel.""If he clears the ball with his arm, he stays on the ground and you never get a second phase."Glasner added: "This wouldn't be the best for football. He said: "The keeper saved the ball with his leg."Freddie Woodman stayed down as Crystal Palace scored against Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)"Then the ball goes to Munoz, [Woodman] tries to stand up.
The keeper raises his arm, he didn't really see it. It was more or less the same time as the goal."While Glasner believes the right call was made, he admitted there were "discussions" to allow Liverpool to score a goal to restore their two-goal lead.However, this was dependent on whether Woodman had to be substituted.He said: "We were discussing it to be honest.