Wirtz ends goal drought as Liverpool beat Palace 3-1

Summarised from 5 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 8 Nov, 18:01 · Archive

Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park, with Florian Wirtz scoring his first Premier League goal of the season.

Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park in a performance that saw them move into fourth place in the Premier League. The victory ended their run of two consecutive defeats – to Arsenal and Fenerbahce – and gave them their first win in three games across all competitions.

Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring for Liverpool towards the end of the first half, heading in from a free-kick after Quinten Timber lost him at the set-piece. Palace had competed well in the opening 45 minutes, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker making several important saves. Yeremy Pino hit the crossbar early in the second half in one of Palace's best chances.

Liverpool doubled their lead nine minutes after the restart when Florian Wirtz finished after a swift counter-attack. Bradley Barcola picked out Wirtz, who showed technical composure to place the ball into the corner. This was Wirtz's first Premier League goal of the season, ending a 12-game drought in the league.

Alexander Isak added Liverpool's third goal in the 89th minute to seal the victory. Eddie Nketiah reduced the deficit from a stoppage-time penalty awarded after a clash between Milos Kerkez and Dario Osorio as both attempted to head a bouncing ball in the box. Alisson finished with six saves for Liverpool.

Crystal Palace sank to the bottom of the Premier League table for the first time in nine years after the defeat, their fourth consecutive loss. The club now has the worst defensive record in the division with 24 goals conceded. Manager Pierre Sage remains under significant pressure following the result, with the international break described as a potential 'sacking window' by reports.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed frustration over the penalty decision that cost his side a clean sheet, comparing it unfavourably to a non-award of a penalty in Liverpool's recent 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Sage, however, stated he retained '100 per cent confidence' in his ability to turn the club's fortunes around and said his chances were 'better than you think'.

How it is being reported

• Defiant Pierre Sage responds to sack pressure after Crystal Palace hit rock bottomCrystal Palace chairman Steve Parrish has been left with a decision to make on manager Pierre Sage after defeat by Liverpool left the club bottom of the Premier LeagueMirror Sport · 8 Nov, 17:41
• Furious Andoni Iraola slams VAR again despite Liverpool winning - 'I'm very upset'Liverpool head into the international break on the back of a win over Crystal Palace, but Andoni Iraola refused to let Palace's late consolation from the penalty spot slideMirror Sport · 8 Nov, 17:18
• Liverpool's patience with Alexander Isak pays off as win puts Pierre Sage on the brinkCRYSTAL PALACE 1-3 LIVERPOOL: Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak send the Reds into the international break happy and cast further doubt over Pierre Sage's jobMirror Sport · 8 Nov, 17:06
• Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool: Florian Wirtz on target as Eagles hit rock-bottom in Premier LeaguePalace boss Pierre Sage remains in huge troubleEvening Standard · 8 Nov, 16:25
• Alexander Isak tops off goal trio for Liverpool as late penalty offers little for Crystal PalaceIt was the moment when Liverpool knew they would win here in south London and so move on from the Premier League loss to Arsenal at Anfield last Sunday and the one in midweek at Fenerbahce in the Champions League. Florian Wirtz had timed his run as Liverpool broke up the right and Bradley Barcola’s low pull back was made to measure. Wirtz had to take it on first time and it was a test of his technique under pressure. He never looked like failing it, not least because smoothness in this area is his calling card. Liverpool were 2-0 up, Alexis Mac Allister having headed them in front towards…The Guardian · 8 Nov, 16:16
• Wirtz breaks goalscoring duck as Liverpool send Palace boss closer to exit doorCrystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool: Andoni Iraola’s side bounced back from two defeats on the spin but Palace, bottom of the table after 10 games, could now be forced to make a change in the dugoutIndependent Sport · 8 Nov, 16:00
• Sage in big trouble as Palace hit rock-bottom after defeat to LiverpoolLiverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park to inflict a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat on the hosts and leave Pierre Sage in a perilous position with his side bottom of the table.Sky Sports · 8 Nov, 15:50
• Wirtz ends 12-game PL goal drought to double Liverpool’s lead over PalaceWirtz ends 12-game PL goal drought to double Liverpool’s lead over Palace.Sky Sports · 8 Nov, 15:19

In this story: Liverpool · Crystal Palace · Florian Wirtz · Alexis Mac Allister · Alexander Isak · Pierre Sage · Andoni Iraola · Selhurst Park

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