Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

 

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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool. Premier League.

12:30pm, Saturday 9th December 2023.

 

Selhurst Park.

 

 

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J Mateta (57′ pen)

J Ayew red card (75′)

 

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M Salah (76′)

H Elliott (90+1′)

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Liverpool go top of Premier League

 

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Commentary by Charlotte Marsh at Selhurst Park and Lewis Jones

 

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15:35

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Sky Sports’ Charlotte Marsh at Selhurst Park:

 

“A win for Liverpool when they didn’t play their best – that’s how you win Premier League titles.

 

“It’s really harsh on Crystal Palace who, for 75 minutes, were by far the better side.

 

“There are boos at full-time, but that will be directed at referee Andy Madley. Safe to say the home fans are not amused by a number of his decisions today and the noise is deafening as he makes his way down the tunnel.

 

“But they cannot fault the effort of their team today. As for Liverpool, they go top of the Premier League. Job done for them and onto the next.”

 

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15:33

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

FT: Liverpool are top of the Premier League.

 

Barmy game. Palace were excellent in completely nullifying Liverpool and got their goal when Mateta netted from the spot after VAR spotted a foul by Quansah on Mateta. The game changed when Ayew was dismissed for a soft second yellow card. From then, Liverpool took over as Salah and Elliott salvaged the game.

 

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15:32

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool have scored 14 goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half, more than any other team in the Premier League this season.

 

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15:31

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

Kris Boyd on Soccer Saturday:

 

“What a save! He should be scoring, he should be scoring. It’s a great ball in from Olise. He’s not offside. It’s a good save from Alisson but he shouldn’t have the opportunity to get there.”

 

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15:30

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

90+10: HUGE SAVE FROM ALISSON!!! He is priceless this guy. The deep free kick finds Andersen at the back post just six yards out. It’s a powerful finish but Alisson blocks it away. He is so important to this Liverpool side.

 

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15:30

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

90+9: YELLOW! Diaz makes a silly foul on Olise. One last chance for Palace to salvage something. About 35 yards out. Get it in the mixer…!

 

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7m ago

15:29

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

90+8: YELLOW! The frustration boils over from Andersen on Diaz. Goes through the back of him and becomes the sixth Palace player in the book.

 

YELLOW! Gomes follows him for catching his man late.

 

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11m ago

15:25

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

Kris Boyd on Soccer Saturday:

 

“What a save! He should be scoring, he should be scoring. It’s a great ball in from Olise.”

 

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12m ago

15:24

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

90+4: BALL IN THE NET FOR LIVERPOOL…OFFISIDE FLAG UP!

 

Diaz escapes through on goal and lifts a quality finish home. He heads for the away end but the flag goes up. He looked ahead of the play. VAR confirms the offside call.

 

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13m ago

15:23

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

90+3: Thoughts go back to the second yellow for Ayew. The key moment.

 

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14m ago

15:22

Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool

Sky Sports’ Charlotte Marsh at Selhurst Park:

 

“Just as the crowd collectively went ‘ten minutes?!’, Elliott curls home a beautiful strike.

 

“It had been coming from Liverpool, who have looked galvanised since the sending off and equaliser.

 

“Do Palace have anything in their locker for a draw here? It would be deserved.”

 

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15:22

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

Clinton Morrison on Soccer Saturday:

 

“He’s got to save it!”

 

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14m ago

15:22

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

Kris Boyd on Soccer Saturday:

 

“Palace backed off. He unleashes an unstoppable shot!”

 

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15m ago

15:21

GOAL!!! Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool (Elliott, 90+1)

SUBS TO THE RESCUE FOR LIVERPOOL!! WHAT A STRIKE!!

 

Elliott, Jones and Gomez have been superb since arriving to this game. This is magic, too. Salah feeds him from 30 yards, he travels five yards before whacking a powerful dipping drive that gives Mathews no chance!

 

Liverpool are going top of the Premier League!

 

 

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16m ago

15:20

Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool

90: 10 MINUTES ADDED ON!

 

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18m ago

15:18

Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool

88: CHANCE!! Gomez has been sensational down the right. He charges to the by-line and Matthews has to push it clear. Elliott tries to smash the rebound home from 15 yards but spanks it wide.

 

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15:17

Should Ayew have been shown second yellow?

Kris Boyd on Soccer Saturday:

 

“It looks as if he’s pulled his calf. Matthews is coming on. He was on loan at St Johnstone last season. What an opportunity – but he’s going to be very busy. Liverpool are throwing everything at Palace.”

 

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20m ago

15:16

Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool

86: SUB! Johnstone can’t go on. He is replaced by Matthews, who is making his Crystal Palace debut at 29!

 

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15:14

Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool

84: SUB! Schlupp replaced by Ahamada.

 

Johnstone is also down, requiring treatment on an ankle problem.

 

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15:12

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82: Liverpool are finding so much space down their right. Gomez wins his team a corner…

 

Palace head it clear. It’s cheered like they’ve netted a winning goal.

 

 

Crystal Palace 0-0 Liverpool

3: Pattern set. Liverpool bossing the ball.

 

SHOT! Tsimikas tries his luck from 25 yards. Wide it goes.

 

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13:29

Crystal Palace 0-0 Liverpool

1: HERE WE GO! Liverpool can jump to the top of the Premier League with three points. Motivation sorted. Can Palace rise to the occasion? Let’s play!

 

 

“Applause from the home fans as Roy Hodgson walks in front of the stand towards the dugout.

 

“A little fist pump from the 76-year-old too and all seems to be well – for now.”

 

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Your Premier League weekend starts here.

 

Time for some Glad All Over….

 

Let’s get down to business.

 

Teams in the tunnel!

Always love a bit of Selhurst Park when a top team arrives at their door. The fans may need some encouragement early doors from their players in this one though. It’s not been good enough lately.

Teams are out!

After a full schedule of midweek fixtures, there is a swift turnaround in the Premier League with some huge games looming large this weekend.

Arsenal capitalised on another Manchester City slip-up midweek and are now two points clear at the top with Liverpool keeping pace behind them.

Aston Villa’s win over the champions moved them into third and Unai Emery takes on his old club on Saturday with Villa looking to show their are very much part of the title race.

 

City are looking to end a run of four games without a league win, heading to Luton Town while Manchester United are looking to secure their second win of the win at home to in-form Bournemouth.

 

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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

 

Liverpool weren’t incredible against Sheffield United but they got that job done. That’s what you need. I remember when the games were coming thick and fast, not every game will be great. Some games will be s**t to watch and the team will play bad. You might be thinking ‘oh my god.’

 



 

Palace fell to a disappointing home defeat to Bournemouth on Wednesday (Picture: Getty)

 

But that’s how it is. Sometimes you get tired. Sometimes it’s more mental tiredness as opposed to physical tiredness, then your reactions are slow.  This is when you need to win 1-0, an ugly win. I don’t care, just get the points, go home and rest. Try to repeat it.

 

Liverpool got the job done against Sheffield United, as you would expect. Crystal Palace, as I’ve said before, can surprise you on their day. That’s for sure.

 

Roy Hodgson has been there and done that. You watch him and think ‘f*****g hell, respect man.’ He’s still going strong and I think the players like him. The players like him being their coach. I think they play for him and when he’s under pressure they will rally behind him and try to get the best out of the team and get points.

 

I will go with a surprise and say a draw.

 

Prediction: 1-1

 

Wolves vs Nottingham Forest

 

I think Forest will be in trouble all season long. When they play against the big teams, Forest are a big team but times are different, they need to fight to survive.

 

Wolves are doing fine by their standards, let’s say. I like Forest, to be honest. I want them to do well and I like Steve Cooper, as well. I’ll go for another draw here.

 

Prediction 1-1

 

 

Cooper under pressure after a big defeat at Fulham (Picture: Getty)

 

Brighton vs Burnley

 

Brighton are Brighton, they’ll have good games and have bad games but they will not change for anyone. They will play football, look for space and pass, pass, pass.

 

Burnley need points, but I think the way football is played by Brighton will be too much for them. I think Brighton will win.

 

Prediction 2-0

 

Sheffield United vs Brentford

 

You always have a bit of improvement when the manager comes in. Chris Wilder has the knowledge and is familiar with the process. Of course, Liverpool was a tough opponent and they lost.  Now they have a chance to correct it and they need to do so if they have hopes to survive. I’ll go for a Sheffield United win.

 

Prediction 1-0

 

Manchester United vs Bournemouth

 

I don’t know how many times I have used the term ‘must win’ for United. But it is the truth. They’re three points off City. You need to win, you’re playing at Old Trafford and you won against Chelsea.

 

Now, Bournemouth come and it’s a game you can easily win. Just don’t do the opposite and lose. United have the momentum but let’s not spoil it with a bad performance. Keep the pressure on the teams above.

 

This is a great opportunity for United to win, so I’ll go for it.

 

Prediction 2-1

 

 

McTominay scored twice against Chelsea

 

Aston Villa vs Arsenal

 

I want Aston Villa to win. Why? Because I want them to make it even more interesting, but not only that. It’s because they deserve it based on the performances they are putting in, how they are playing and what Emery is doing there.

 

Their record at home at the moment is amazing, and the players will be feeling confident. I’m not saying Arsenal deserve to lose, they also are in great form at the moment. Just to make it more interesting, I want Aston Villa to win.

 

Prediction 2-1

 

 

Luton Town vs Manchester City

 

Kenilworth is not an easy place to go. But what can you say? If you say Luton to win, it’s a bit too much in my opinion. City are City. It doesn’t matter if they lost 1-0 against Aston Villa. Their form won’t bother anyone.

 

To be honest, it must be a miracle for Luton to win. The quality of Man City is so, so superior. Luton will try to bully them in a way. They will pass, run, put in the effort and hope for the best. City will play, play, play. Honestly, I think City will win.

 

Prediction 1-2

 

City need a reaction after defeat at Villa Park

 

Fulham vs West Ham

 

It was a great win last time out for Fulham, but I think they can do so much better. They need to find the consistency factor. I want to see them continue their winning run and they can do it for sure, so I’ll go with them.

 

West Ham is West Ham. They have good players and a good manager but they are beatable with the right attitude and right game plan. The way Fulham like to play with risky passes, I think they can win the game.

 

Prediction 3-1

 

Everton vs Chelsea

 

Everton need to compensate for the points deduction and they got a great result last time out against Newcastle. It’s a hard battle and I sympathise with them but the rules are the rules. They have paid the penalty and now have to get out of it.

 

I don’t know what to say about Chelsea anymore, honestly. Chelsea need to start putting a shift in to just get wins and points. For them, it’s going to be difficult as now is the moment for Everton to take advantage.

 

Chelsea were beaten at Old Trafford midweek

 

Everton try to bully the opposition at Goodison Park and they can do it. It can save you and make points. It doesn’t matter how, they just need points. Get a win, a I don’t care how. I’ll go with Everton.

 

Prediction 2-1

 

Tottenham vs Newcastle

 

I think it will be a good game. Both teams play attacking football. Eddie Howe is doing great with Newcastle everyone can see that. Both sides need to bounce back from disappointing results last time out.

 

Spurs may have lost a bit of momentum with the losses and the draw against Man City, but the team is still good and compact. They still have a chance to do something special.

 

They need to get points from games like this but they need to be fully concentrated against Newcastle. They are very dangerous with the players they have.

 

I’m tempted to say Spurs will win but I’ll go with a draw. We all hope it’s high scoring but it sometimes ends up as a boring-ass game. But with the players both teams have, I expect to see goals.

 

Prediction 2-2

 

 

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