Liverpool host Crystal Palace in the Premier League for Sunday’s earlier kick off with the possibilty of moving back into first place should they triumph at Anfield.
The Reds, who have suffered a couple of disappointing results after a 2-2 draw against Manchester United and a 3-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League, will hope to get back to winning ways as some of their key players make returns from injury. Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold could feature today but Jurgen Klopp would prefer dominate the Eagles and not risk them if possible.
Palace meanwhile have not won any of their previous five league games and were easily beaten by Manchester City last time out despite goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Odsonne Edouard. Follow all the action from Anfield below plus get the latest odds and tips right here:
52’ – Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
Palace carve through Liverpool – Hughes’ reverse pass finds Eze and his ball is just ahead of Matetea, then Olise tees up Wharton and his shot is blocked.
Robertson, the best performer for the home team first half, tries to go out on the outside to create another chance but Nunez overruns it out of play.
Karl Matchett14 April 2024 15:14
48’ – Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
And immediately, Liverpool must make a second substitution. Conor Bradley goes into a challenge and twists his knee and ankle beneath his opponent and he’s getting treatment, but he’s also leaving the pitch.
Trent Alexander-Arnold makes his comeback from injury.
Karl Matchett14 April 2024 15:09
46′ – Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
Liverpool get us underway and they’ve made a half-time sub, with Endo replaced by Dominik Szoboszlai.
Two goals the minimum order for the Reds.
Karl Matchett14 April 2024 15:07
HT – Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
Second half incoming at Anfield. The hosts need a significant response.
Karl Matchett14 April 2024 15:02
HT – Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
Here’s that goal by Eze – another day, another game where the Reds cannot keep the opposition out.
However, they do also have the bets record in the league this term when it comes to earning points from behind in matches – they’ll need that resilience to be on show in the second half.
Karl Matchett14 April 2024 14:58
HT – Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
A dismal first-half showing from Liverpool – on this evidence you wouldn’t think there’s a Premier League title on the line.
Technically very disapointing with misplaced passes and lots of slow play; Endo hit the bar and Salah saw a shot palmed away in their biggest moments.
For the visitors, Eze’s early finish was a well-worked goal and they’ve gone close since then with Mateta’s shot being cleared off the line.
Karl Matchett14 April 2024 14:52
44’ – Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
Final minute of the half. Konate loses the ball when running through midfield and the ball is played right to Olise – Jones tracks him all the way and just about does enough to hold him at bay. Liverpool fortunate.
Eze then crosses and Mateta heads over the bar at the near post – Klopp has a lot of work to do at the break to sort Liverpool out.
Karl Matchett14 April 2024 14:48
41’ – Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
Somehow the equaliser will not come. A pass from deep sees Nunez freed and he squares across the six-yard box with Henderson left stranded – neither Salah nor Diaz can get the touch to finish off the move and then a slightly debatable offside flag goes up to end he move.
Liverpool fans are frustrated again moments later as the referee gives them a free-kick, but halts an attacking move by failing to give advantage.
Karl Matchett14 April 2024 14:47
38’ – Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
Palace not quite able to break out of shape with as much regularity over the last 15 minutes. They still look a threat when breaking with Eze though and Liverpool are certainly going to leave spaces the longer the game goes on.
Salah hasn’t been in the game too much yet though and Nunez has missed a few touches – the Reds need the attack firing.
Karl Matchett14 April 2024 14:43
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