Crystal Palace Stuns Anfield Liverpool’s Title Dreams Dashed
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Crystal Palace Stuns Anfield Liverpool’s Title Dreams Dashed

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes took a serious hit as Eberechi Eze scored the only goal in Crystal Palace’s shock 1-0 win at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp’s side paid the price for a lackluster start, with Eze finding the net after just 14 minutes.

Despite numerous opportunities in the second half, Liverpool failed to capitalize on their chances, leaving them frustrated and empty-handed.

Oliver Glasner’s team secured an early lead when Eze capitalized on a defensive lapse, slotting the ball home unmarked in Liverpool’s area.

The Reds had their fair share of opportunities, with Wataru Endo, Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah all missing golden chances. Dean Henderson’s impressive saves kept Palace ahead.

Alisson also denied Jean-Philippe Mateta, but Liverpool’s unbeaten streak at Anfield came to an end after 28 Premier League matches. They now sit in third place, trailing leaders Manchester City by two points, with Arsenal yet to play.

Eze silenced the Anfield crowd with his 14th-minute strike, slipping the ball underneath Alisson to give the Eagles the lead.

A slip from Virgil van Dijk nearly allowed Palace to double their advantage, but Andrew Robertson’s sensational last-ditch clearance kept the scoreline intact.

Liverpool came agonizingly close to equalizing when Endo’s close-range effort hit the bar.

Alisson’s incredible reaction save from Mateta kept Liverpool in the game, but Jones missed a one-on-one chance.

Tyrick Mitchell’s intervention prevented Salah from poking in a late equalizer. Liverpool’s leaky home defense has now conceded in each of their last nine Premier League matches at Anfield.

This unexpected defeat leaves Liverpool’s title hopes hanging by a thread, while Crystal Palace celebrates a memorable victory that lifts them to 14th place, eight points clear of the relegation zone.

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