>Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

Match Report

In a thrilling encounter at Selhurst Park, Liverpool managed to edge past Crystal Palace with a 2-1 victory, despite a spirited performance from the home side.

First Half

Palace started brightly, pressing high and creating several chances. Their efforts were rewarded in the 32nd minute when Eberechi Eze curled a beautiful free-kick past Alisson from just outside the box.

Liverpool responded well and nearly equalized before halftime, but Vicente Guaita made a spectacular save to deny Mohamed Salah from close range.

Second Half

The second half saw Liverpool increase their intensity. Darwin Núñez leveled the scores in the 55th minute with a powerful header from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross.

The match turned in the 78th minute when Harvey Elliott came off the bench to score the winner with a precise low shot into the bottom corner after a clever one-two with Roberto Firmino.

Key Moments

32': Goal - Eze (Crystal Palace)
55': Goal - Núñez (Liverpool)
78': Goal - Elliott (Liverpool)
85': Red Card - Cheick Doucouré (Crystal Palace)

Player Ratings

Crystal Palace

8.5

Eberechi Eze

Scored a wonderful free-kick

7.0

Vicente Guaita

Made several crucial saves

Liverpool

8.0

Harvey Elliott

Match-winning impact off the bench

7.5

Darwin Núñez

Key goal and constant threat

Tactical Analysis

Crystal Palace set up in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, with Eze given license to roam centrally behind Mateta. Their pressing caused Liverpool problems early on, with Gallagher particularly effective in disrupting Liverpool's build-up.

Liverpool's 4-3-3 saw Núñez start centrally with Salah and Jota on the flanks. Trent Alexander-Arnold was given more freedom to move into midfield, and his delivery from wide areas was crucial for Liverpool's equalizer.

The introduction of Elliott and Firmino changed the game, with the Brazilian's movement freeing up space for Liverpool's midfield runners. Palace's aggressive pressing left them vulnerable to counters late in the game.

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