The match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool in round 7 of the Premier League took place extremely tensely and dramatically at Selhurst Park. In the end, the away team Liverpool won with a minimum score of 1-0 thanks to the only goal of striker Diogo Jota in the 9th minute.
From the very first minutes, both teams showed great determination to win. However, it was the Reds who had the better start. In the 9th minute, from Cody Gakpo's assist, Diogo Jota showed great composure in the penalty area to shoot the ball into the net, opening the score for The Kop..
After conceding the goal, Crystal Palace tried to push up their formation to find an equalizer. However, Liverpool's solid defense did not allow the home team to have many dangerous opportunities. Goalkeeper Alisson also had an excellent match with many important saves, especially the one to block Ismaila Sarr's dangerous shot in the last minute of injury time in the first half.
In the second half, the match situation did not change much. Liverpool continued to control the game and created many dangerous opportunities. In the 57th minute, Mohamed Salah had a great chance in the 5m50 box, but goalkeeper Dean Henderson made an excellent save to block the Egyptian striker's shot.
Crystal Palace also had their chances, most notably Eberechi Eze's unfortunate miss in the 84th minute. The England midfielder had a shot right in front of goal, but put the ball into a good position for goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros - who replaced the injured Alisson in the 79th minute.
In the final minutes of the match, both teams made changes in search of a goal. However, the score of 1-0 in favor of Liverpool remained until referee Simon Hooper blew the final whistle.
The win cemented the Reds' position at the top of the Premier League table. It was also manager Arne Slot's eighth win in his first nine games in all competitions since taking charge of Liverpool - a record unmatched by any manager in the club's history, including the likes of Jurgen Klopp, Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.
As for Crystal Palace, this was their second consecutive defeat in the Premier League, after a 1-2 defeat to Everton in the previous round. Oliver Glasner's team has yet to win in the top flight of English football this season and is currently 18th in the standings.
With this victory, Liverpool has maintained its position at the top of the Premier League table with 4 points more than Arsenal and Manchester City. However, both teams still have matches in this round and have the opportunity to shorten the gap with The Kop.
In the next round, Liverpool will travel to Manchester United, while Crystal Palace will host West Ham United at Selhurst Park. These will be important matches for both teams in their journey to conquer their goals in the Premier League this season.
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Chalobah, Guehi, Lacroix, Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell, Sarr, Nketiah, Eze.
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Tsimikas, Jones, Mac Allister, Salah, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Diogo Jota.
90'+7
Full time! Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool!Diogo Jota's only goal of the game early on helped Liverpool earn 3 points, after a difficult second half.
90'+3
Vitezslav Jaros made a reasonable run up the pitch, successfully catching the ball before the Crytal player ran down to finish.
90'
There are 6 minutes of injury time in the second half.
89'
Two Japanese players entered the field, Daichi Kamada for Crystal Palace and Wataru Endo for Liverpool.
84'
No goal! Crystal Palace counter-attacked quickly with a numerical advantage, Eze had the ball in an open position but shot into the hands of reserve goalkeeper Jaros.
81'
Crystal Palace have had 6 shots since the break. Liverpool have had 5.
79'
Alisson was forced to leave the field. Liverpool's third goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros comes on.
Arne Slot also brings on Andy Robertson to replace Kostas Tsimikas.
76'
Alisson is injured. The possibility that the Brazilian goalkeeper cannot continue playing is very high. The medical team has entered the field.
73'
Liverpool make a substitution. Arne Slot suddenly takes off Salah to bring on Luis Diaz.
71'
Alisson once again has to work hard to clear the ball out of bounds.
70'
No goal! Liverpool's defense is defeated, specifically Konate, Eberechi Eze quickly shoots hard but Alisson plays well to save the goal for The Kop.
66'
Szoboszlai shoots from a distance, the ball goes straight to goalkeeper Henderson.
64'
No goal! Liverpool's defense is not decisive, Nketiah tries to shoot straight to Alisson. The away team's error rate is increasing.
62'
No goal! Alexander-Arnold takes a deep free kick into the penalty area, Diogo Jota's header is not really good, missing the opportunity to score a second goal.
56'
No goal! From Van Dijk's pass, Salah faces Henderson but the Egyptian player's shot cannot beat the former MU goalkeeper. In the previous situation, Gravenberch's shot from more than 22 meters hit Guehi.
53'
Crystal Palace quickly attack the ball, Mitchell has an open position on the left wing and makes a very inaccurate pass.
50'
The speed in the first minutes of the second half is not high. Crystal Palace is actively approaching faster than in the first half.
46'
The second half begins.
Liverpool has made an adjustment. Mac Allister leaves the field, Szoboszlai replaces.
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No goal! Liverpool's defense lacked concentration, Ismaila Sarr broke the offside trap and shot, forcing Alisson to dive to save. The Brazilian goalkeeper reacted in time to catch the ball before the Crystal Palace player kicked the ball back.
45'
There are 2 minutes of injury time in the first half.
43'
The referee gave Mac Allister a yellow card. An unfortunate situation when The Kop were controlling the match.
42'
Liverpool controlled the ball up to 74.9%. Crystal Palace still had no shot.
40'
Liverpool took a corner kick, Van Dijk's header went wide.
34'
No goal! Gravenberch made a low pass from the right wing, Diogo Jota comfortably finished near the penalty spot but the ball unfortunately went wide.
29'
No goal! After constant pressure, Alexander-Arnold fired a left-footed shot from outside the box, the ball bounced around, forcing Henderson to dive to save.
24'
The ball was almost rolling on the Crystal field. However, Liverpool did not rush to increase the speed.
19'
Liverpool are dominating the game after the opening goal. Crystal Palace are having trouble getting the ball up.
14'
Danger! Salah crosses the ball awkwardly, Mac Allister rushes in to lift the ball, but no teammate is able to get in.
9'
Goal! Liverpool lead 1-0 (Diogo Jota)! Tsimikas passes through the Crystal defense, Cody Gakpo escapes and stretches for Jota to finish and open the score.
5'
Liverpool are trying to keep the ball and control the game.
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In the first minute, Crystal Palace quickly attacked on the right wing, Ismaila Sarr crossed for Nketiah to finish close to the goal, Liverpool's net shook but there was an offside error.
The match began.
