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Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park with goals from Mac Allister, Wirtz and Isak. Read the match report, key stats and table impact.
Liverpool came to Selhurst Park needing a response and left with three points they badly wanted. Crystal Palace vs Liverpool was one of the top football searches in Pakistan on Sunday, and the scoreline explains the interest. The visitors were not dominant on the ball, but they were much sharper when it mattered.
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The result matters after a rough patch that included a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal and a 3-2 loss at Fenerbahce in the Champions League.
How the Goals Came
Palace matched Liverpool for long spells in the first half, and neither side found much clear space early on. The breakthrough arrived five minutes before the interval, when Dominik Szoboszlai's delivery found Alexis Mac Allister in the centre of the box and the Argentine headed in.
The second goal, nine minutes after the restart, was the one that changed the mood. Bradley Barcola set up Florian Wirtz, who finished low to the bottom left corner from a central position. Palace kept trying to press, but they were chasing the game from then on. Wirtz then turned provider late on, and Alexander Isak finished in the 89th minute to make it three. Palace had the last word when Eddie Nketiah scored a penalty five minutes into stoppage time, but it was too late to change the outcome.
| Minute | Scorer | Assist |
|---|---|---|
| 40' | Alexis Mac Allister (header) | Dominik Szoboszlai |
| 54' | Florian Wirtz | Bradley Barcola |
| 89' | Alexander Isak | Florian Wirtz |
| 90+5' | Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace, penalty) | None |
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Key Match Stats
The numbers tell an interesting story, because Palace had slightly more of the ball and almost as many shots, yet still lost by two goals. The difference was what each side did with its chances.
| Stat | Crystal Palace | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Shots | 19 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 8 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Fouls | 10 | 18 |
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker's six saves are worth noticing, because Palace did test the visitors repeatedly. Liverpool also picked up several bookings, a sign that this was not a comfortable afternoon physically, whatever the final margin suggests.
Why Wirtz Was the Difference
A goal and an assist tell part of Florian Wirtz's story, but his value was in the moments between the lines, where Palace's three-man defence struggled to pick him up. Liverpool's attackers rotated well around him, with Barcola and Cody Gakpo stretching the back line and Isak finishing the move at the end.
For Pakistani Liverpool fans who have watched a run of frustrating results, this was closer to the version of the team they have been waiting for: direct, composed and efficient in front of goal.
What It Means for the Premier League Table
Liverpool went into the match sixth on 15 points from nine games, so the win takes them to 18. Palace began the day 19th on seven points, and this defeat leaves them deep in trouble after only two wins in their opening league games. The rest of the weekend's results will settle the final positions.
Sunday's other Premier League action was just as eventful, with Sunderland beating Chelsea and Brighton overcoming ten-man Brentford.
FAQs
What was the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool result?
Liverpool won 3-1 at Selhurst Park on 8 November 2026.
Who scored for Liverpool?
Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak scored for Liverpool. Eddie Nketiah scored a late penalty for Palace.
Who had more possession?
Crystal Palace had 53.2% of the ball, but Liverpool had more shots and more on target.
Sources: ESPN match data, BBC Sport, Liverpool FC team news.
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