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All thanks to Diogo Jota’s all-important goal. This win extends the Reds’ unbeaten run to seven games and keeps them firmly at the summit of the table. Under Arne Slot’s guidance, the team has settled in nicely, bagging their third win in a row in a match that really tested their mettle.
From the get-go, Liverpool were on the hunt for their third-highest points total after seven games in Premier League history. They took charge early on, leaving Crystal Palace struggling to find their rhythm. Jota, always lurking in the box, seized a moment of brilliance in the 22nd minute. A slick move down the right saw Cody Gakpo whip in a low cross, which Jota met perfectly, beating Trevoh Chalobah to the ball and sliding it past a helpless Dean Henderson.
Even though Liverpool dominated possession, adding to their score proved tricky. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai were pulling the strings in midfield, keeping Palace on the back foot. But Palace’s defense held strong, forcing the Reds to settle for long-range shots. Alexander-Arnold’s thunderous effort from the edge of the box was brilliantly saved by Henderson, and Mohamed Salah came close with a header that just missed the mark. Palace’s best chance came just before halftime when Ismaïla Sarr’s shot had Alisson Becker making a sharp save, reminding Liverpool that the game was still very much alive.
After the break, Liverpool came out firing, looking to seal the deal. Salah was denied again by Henderson after a close-range attempt, and Jota had another chance but headed wide. As the match progressed, Crystal Palace started to find their feet. Eddie Nketiah and Eberechi Eze began to make an impact, with Nketiah forcing Alisson into another save, while Eze unleashed a powerful shot from distance that had the Brazilian keeper working hard.
Liverpool’s hopes of a smooth finish took a hit when Alisson had to leave the pitch with an injury midway through the second half, making way for Vítězslav Jaroš. The young Czech keeper was quickly called into action, making a crucial save from Eze as Palace ramped up the pressure in the closing stages. Will Hughes came closest to equalizing for the hosts, unleashing a fierce volley from the edge of the area that just skimmed past the top corner.
As the clock wound down, Palace threw everything they had at the Reds, but Liverpool’s defense stood tall. Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk were rock solid, clearing several dangerous balls into the box and stifling Palace’s late push. In the end, Liverpool held on for a hard-fought victory, bagging three points and maintaining their four-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
For Crystal Palace, this latest loss means they’re still hunting for their first win of the season. They find themselves in the relegation zone, with pressure mounting on manager Roy Hodgson to turn things around quickly. Meanwhile, Liverpool look like serious title contenders under Arne Slot, who has led them to an unbeaten start and instilled a sense of confidence and unity that has them well ahead of the pack. With more matches on the horizon, Liverpool will be eager to keep this momentum going as they chase Premier League glory once again!
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