Liverpool’s aspirations for the Premier League title took a big hit as they succumbed to a slender defeat in opposition to Crystal Palace.
Jurgen Klopp’s males didn’t seize the chance to regain high spot on Sunday, as Eberechi Eze’s early aim secured a hard-fought – effectively deserved – victory for Oliver Glasner’s aspect.
Listed here are one of the best and worst gamers from Sunday’s conflict at Anfield, in accordance with 90min’s participant rankings.
Andy Robertson – 7/10
Arguably Liverpool’s most influential participant in a irritating first half, and the one one on the left aspect to stay on the pitch till the ultimate whistle blew.
The Scotland worldwide spared Virgil van Dijk’s blushes, demonstrating good consciousness and timing to hook Jean-Philippe Mateta’s try off the road.
Roberston had 118 touches of the ball, making 4 key passes in the course of the sport.
Honourable point out
Alisson Becker – 6/10
Again within the fold after harm, Alisson was Liverpool’s second finest participant – though that is maybe not saying an excessive amount of if we’re being trustworthy.
Regardless of being unable to stop the opening aim, the Brazilian pulled off a implausible save from Mateta’s highly effective strike later within the sport, exemplifying his brilliance in between the sticks.
Wataru Endo – 3/10
Hooked on the break, and deservedly so following a primary half to overlook.
The holding midfielder merely couldn’t get close to Palace’s star man Eze all through the opening 45 minutes, often permitting the proficient England worldwide to ghost into harmful areas within the last third.
Endo wasn’t a lot better on the ball both, finishing simply 79% of his passes on the day.
