![(On for Szoboszlai 74’) Came on just before sending off and helped Liverpool launch late fightback. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IV35TJZ6422GRI3IGGITEZLAU4.jpg?smart=true&auth=031fb854ef53b1dffb95676b1dc712ca3bb682b7390f6f2b4d947e7deab8881d&width=400&height=225)
Curtis Jones 6/10
(On for Szoboszlai 74’) Came on just before sending off and helped Liverpool launch late fightback. AP![CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Very quiet opening 45 minutes where Liverpool failed to register shot on target or come remotely close to scoring. No chance with Salah’s deflected effort that was Liverpool’s first on target. Limped off injured with five minutes left. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6B42RSRTL2SUI3QVOFWLYDEEMA.jpg?smart=true&auth=0ec1330776e8016bbad2dfe42eda70da26754880c239e1f064248c4a9ede770d&width=400&height=225)
Sam Johnstone 7/10
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Very quiet opening 45 minutes where Liverpool failed to register shot on target or come remotely close to scoring. No chance with Salah’s deflected effort that was Liverpool’s Show more![Picked up booking for obvious foul on Diaz as threatened to launch attack and looked like he was going to have difficult afternoon. Captain had better of battle with Colombian from that moment. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PVYOR3W4YSKDUKCKG4N3XMMGKA.jpg?smart=true&auth=0fdbdb7941de4b603ab165b179dc786dc715daa718063a081b2ff0e2e3a9eb86&width=400&height=225)
Joel Ward 7/10
Picked up booking for obvious foul on Diaz as threatened to launch attack and looked like he was going to have difficult afternoon. Captain had better of battle with Colombian from that moment. AFP![Danish defender had looked calm and assured all afternoon and it looked like Palace were set for clean sheet and much-needed win until Ayew's sending-off changed game. Booked in injury-time. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/M2JOGRRUREQGB2HUT5NFLGWFQU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f568d3a846ccd30886273a36edc81b96c514a82f5a84df88f121725c85f781a6&width=400&height=225)
Joachim Andersen 8/10
Danish defender had looked calm and assured all afternoon and it looked like Palace were set for clean sheet and much-needed win until Ayew's sending-off changed game. Booked in injury-time. PA![England defender had been impressive alongside Andersen and did not deserve to be on losing side. Nunez was not given kick by either centre-half. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XHNIBQ2XMYTFRMR5752U2YMFXE.jpg?smart=true&auth=7a8c3db25a3c788b150ced402bf02050cab595e2247be73770fb1cd989294cd2&width=400&height=225)
Marc Guehi 8/10
England defender had been impressive alongside Andersen and did not deserve to be on losing side. Nunez was not given kick by either centre-half. PA![Left-back was up against former club and helped keep Salah very quiet only to deflect Egyptian’s shot into back of net 14 minutes from time to level the scores. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/P24RE5JBKNRUE5LJV2LHV3GOY4.jpg?smart=true&auth=946eee4e904bf6c850f1a2aae0276ae6f2e69f8f38deb9facf8a0473a91d5df4&width=400&height=225)
Nathaniel Clyne 7/10
Left-back was up against former club and helped keep Salah very quiet only to deflect Egyptian’s shot into back of net 14 minutes from time to level the scores. AFP![Must have thought he’d opened scoring in first half only to be denied by combination of brilliant Alisson save and then the post. Limped off in second half to standing ovation after excellent performance. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/75LBKPMGS5BUOFZ4OXW26Q4USU.jpg?smart=true&auth=24c7e05be2fb398f30254d4c2994952a048e2dfb6532dfcdcd748856702cbd1d&width=400&height=225)
Jefferson Lerma 7/10
Must have thought he’d opened scoring in first half only to be denied by combination of brilliant Alisson save and then the post. Limped off in second half to standing ovation after excellent performaShow more![Had home fans on their feet with a few of his no-nonsense tackles but was his foul on Endo that saw first-half penalty decision in Palace’s favour reversed after VAR call. Important block on Szoboszlai shot just before break and workrate was impeccable. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IMY44QKX5KD242DLXJB5VLMEKU.jpg?smart=true&auth=6f8bef133ada2906b369a86c2832f452847af34b23599f96d276ab006cac7db0&width=400&height=225)
Will Hughes 7/10
Had home fans on their feet with a few of his no-nonsense tackles but was his foul on Endo that saw first-half penalty decision in Palace’s favour reversed after VAR call. Important block on SzoboszlaShow more![Usual high-energy performance from Ghanian who had sight of goal on the hour but could only shoot straight at Alisson. Another Palace player whose workrate cannot be faulted. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/R4VJA4KKOMFU6BAZWXHMB6JLMI.jpg?smart=true&auth=28981e43b40bde1fa3c618cbc167fcdb930478891e9607dcb44db227220ddf6f&width=400&height=225)
Jeffrey Schlupp 7/10
Usual high-energy performance from Ghanian who had sight of goal on the hour but could only shoot straight at Alisson. Another Palace player whose workrate cannot be faulted. Reuters![One perfectly timed sliding tackle as Gravenbach attempted to launch attack in first half summed up his day. Palace gave Liverpool no space or time in midfield and American was key to that. Booked for cynical foul. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DW2FTQY2Y7XR3TMNPTNGK2EVJA.jpg?smart=true&auth=aa74559e5a3375904140248df145cc32c7fb72a3a91ddef2abcac8f2f1799388&width=400&height=225)
Chris Richards 8/10
One perfectly timed sliding tackle as Gravenbach attempted to launch attack in first half summed up his day. Palace gave Liverpool no space or time in midfield and American was key to that. Booked forShow more![Only one goal all season from Ghanian attacker and offered no goal threat here, although cannot fault workrate. One decent ball across six-yard box set up Lerma’s first-half chance. Sent off in second half for two bookings and Liverpool scored less than two minutes later. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PNYI75XVA3XD4JOGAQY7LSZUYU.jpg?smart=true&auth=23263b265a373ba9b663c6192640373d4499106cf8ad91ca564b829f3af6b076&width=400&height=225)
Jordan Ayew 5/10
Only one goal all season from Ghanian attacker and offered no goal threat here, although cannot fault workrate. One decent ball across six-yard box set up Lerma’s first-half chance. Sent off in secondShow more![Palace’s top scorer with six goals thought he had earned his a first-half penalty when he was brought down by Van Dijk only for Hughes to be penalised for foul. Seemed to be limping before break and taken off half-time. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NHBT3ELHQ3YQGYUJTUXDHVJ6MY.jpg?smart=true&auth=76825de6e5639d13fc8fbbb5fa08b29a8e6e05df3c96d616922c47ae3e37afa5&width=400&height=225)
Odsonne Edouard 5/10
Palace’s top scorer with six goals thought he had earned his a first-half penalty when he was brought down by Van Dijk only for Hughes to be penalised for foul. Seemed to be limping before break and tShow more![SUBS: (On for Edouard 46’) Brought down in box and finished from spot himself to put Palace ahead. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VAJBRQKVRIZ5NL6L4MQ4XSYFR4.jpg?smart=true&auth=712359605f237d2e05d666cad8fe23ad3d17d10a09dac6cdac7708ff9e5ffb8d&width=400&height=225)
Jean-Philippe Mateta 6/10
SUBS: (On for Edouard 46’) Brought down in box and finished from spot himself to put Palace ahead. EPA![(On for Lerma 68’) Should have cleared ball ahead of Salah’s opener. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PM6S77JPWKZJVGC5XU6TEUTDSA.jpg?smart=true&auth=8487a30b37e11238f04c4f9ce987d374643484ebfe5b27ceb0df17cb541bdbec&width=400&height=225)
Michael Olise 5/10
(On for Lerma 68’) Should have cleared ball ahead of Salah’s opener. AFP![(On for Schlupp 84’) Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PZZSPGZXJXOYUAXVQQAJHDB6MU.jpg?smart=true&auth=5a2fda5963406ea8b19c7aaccf106e493307d02d6e578763350fedca2f1d215f&width=400&height=225)
Naouirou Ahamada N/A
(On for Schlupp 84’) Reuters![(On for Johnstone 86’) Goalkeeper came on for his Palace and Premier League debut. One good block from Gomez cross, no chance with Elliot’s fine finish and beaten by lovely Diaz dink but offside flag went up. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HPDPR6JLSCVHVUVVQX45A7R6KY.jpg?smart=true&auth=17a39d664f60ae7f5299554f753574b0e44670c027557fdaaa4186b671392486&width=400&height=225)
Remi Matthews N/A
(On for Johnstone 86’) Goalkeeper came on for his Palace and Premier League debut. One good block from Gomez cross, no chance with Elliot’s fine finish and beaten by lovely Diaz dink but offside flag Show more![(On for Hughes 95’) EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JRZ5CFTM3FDYZBQ6LXVUIJ5ECM.jpg?smart=true&auth=233f90c9e8c4335aba1dc0fceef81189379b8948f9816bf965b8a4973d6afcad&width=400&height=225)
David Ozoh N/A
(On for Hughes 95’) EPA![LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Brazilian keeper returned earlier than expected from injury and produced stunning save to deny Lerma just before half-hour mark. Sent wrong way from spot by Mateta. Another great stop from Andersen deep into injury-time. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VC3WZN44AB65LHEMYRPNWTXG3A.jpg?smart=true&auth=1040516f1c6dfb7a1415a7893b5e45d3917b250bce18121fd76311b56004f273&width=400&height=225)
Alisson Becker 8/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Brazilian keeper returned earlier than expected from injury and produced stunning save to deny Lerma just before half-hour mark. Sent wrong way from spot by Mateta. Another great stShow more![Moved into central midfield role after break when Liverpool could probably have benefitted from his crossing from out wide. Pinged some trademark beautiful passes around but was given little time in middle by Palace. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YIQX4POH7ZMMCPZLML6AUQFFMU.jpg?smart=true&auth=cb52fa39a5a153cd0b9243ce8c0a72a39d0f75322f22801b3fe5eca80d799457&width=400&height=225)
Trent Alexander-Arnold 7/10
Moved into central midfield role after break when Liverpool could probably have benefitted from his crossing from out wide. Pinged some trademark beautiful passes around but was given little time in mShow more![Relief for Dutch defender when he chopped down Edouard only for VAR to rightly rule - albeit after ludicrous amount of time - that Hughes had committed a foul in build-up. Immaculate apart from that and key to Liverpool's excellent defensive record this season. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BAXTA673E6J4WDJ6YHI4MDEGTA.jpg?smart=true&auth=5b1f36a2bdfc5ce301852136b11638cf423988d9142686c145f86013f45ea7fd&width=400&height=225)
Virgil van Dijk 8/10
Relief for Dutch defender when he chopped down Edouard only for VAR to rightly rule - albeit after ludicrous amount of time - that Hughes had committed a foul in build-up. Immaculate apart from that aShow more![Hailed as ‘exceptional’ by Jurgen Klopp before game, the 20-year-old defender and had barely been troubled until VAR ruled he had fouled Mateta to give away penalty. Subbed straight after. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XLHA5PKJOGLO2QXDEYNBLXRY2Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=55bfd3f05dd730a54174a45cee76c194ca96d573c5c0ba4f32a57f0235211726&width=400&height=225)
Jarrel Quansah 7/10
Hailed as ‘exceptional’ by Jurgen Klopp before game, the 20-year-old defender and had barely been troubled until VAR ruled he had fouled Mateta to give away penalty. Subbed straight after. AFP![Left-back started the match piling forward at every opportunity but impact was minimal and attacks waned as match went on. Solid defensively though. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JMT6KS2FGT57ID6AOESRIVLAPA.jpg?smart=true&auth=cec432b104a75b2b1d76a9465df3e5f6026c1f773a1b7d2d3d3f60edd2a2f507&width=400&height=225)
Kostas Tsimikas 6/10
Left-back started the match piling forward at every opportunity but impact was minimal and attacks waned as match went on. Solid defensively though. PA![Poor first half where he was bullied by Palace midfield, slow on the ball, caught in possession on numerous occasions, giving away needless fouls. No shock to see him taken off at break. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VJEBEYBM7QCPTNNA2KUCDXLA54.jpg?smart=true&auth=11b1eea95cc107a05b24106ad3a29e9208737ac75130544f0b73db330ba15ee0&width=400&height=225)
Wataru Endo 4/10
Poor first half where he was bullied by Palace midfield, slow on the ball, caught in possession on numerous occasions, giving away needless fouls. No shock to see him taken off at break. AP![His surging runs out of midfield rarely resulted in a good final product and we are still waiting for former Bayern Munich player to take grip of Premier League match. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UO2GH3QJUTMJNSDJIIH2RE3RKY.jpg?smart=true&auth=8ebdb575ab96a680d1b487cccb4b04d25abc47c554b576c931bcc69d36b1ff4c&width=400&height=225)
Ryan Gravenberch 5/10
His surging runs out of midfield rarely resulted in a good final product and we are still waiting for former Bayern Munich player to take grip of Premier League match. Reuters![One shot blocked in first half when Liverpool were desperately lacking any cutting edge from midfield. Scored against Sheffield United midweek but never looked like repeating trick here. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IVBXXOMRKZ7GA55LNW5NMFNAKA.jpg?smart=true&auth=cf5a27d8d246bcef960cf1553d32bb8774778c6d40b6f3bc6ab124d5f41b1e38&width=400&height=225)
Dominic Szoboszlai 6/10
One shot blocked in first half when Liverpool were desperately lacking any cutting edge from midfield. Scored against Sheffield United midweek but never looked like repeating trick here. Getty Images![Only sniff of goal had been just before half-time but saw shot blocked by Palace defence. But 200th goal for Liverpool and 150th in the Premier League arrived via huge deflection in the 76th minute. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FCDR7XYWTKUOF5XHVMSCXSFBFI.jpg?smart=true&auth=cb6f59fdafd3b217eebfcea4c34de0c169d8f150b2dbd20bbc5bc9283dd13567&width=400&height=225)
Mohamed Salah 6/10
Only sniff of goal had been just before half-time but saw shot blocked by Palace defence. But 200th goal for Liverpool and 150th in the Premier League arrived via huge deflection in the 76th minute. EShow more![Like rest of Liverpool attack, anonymous opening half from Uruguayan. A couple of half chances after break but frustrating afternoon for big striker. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4PZP5T3ELX6ETLEVHQCSV6665A.jpg?smart=true&auth=fb43a70a00d5bdff9355f394f015bb0019c9c43577a623b4009071a85ee9983b&width=400&height=225)
Darwin Nunez 5/10
Like rest of Liverpool attack, anonymous opening half from Uruguayan. A couple of half chances after break but frustrating afternoon for big striker. Reuters![Looked lively early on as he skipped past challenges at will but influence quickly waned, though Colombian thought he had dinked Liverpool 3-1 ahead but caught well offside. Felt like he needed a goal for confidence. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/M64OVY642ZFTGN7S6TO43K2ZAI.jpg?smart=true&auth=60a40b3d35ccec6839f30cfd2f5044445f282bf3f2d3c3b5bb82288e4006b924&width=400&height=225)
Luis Diaz 6/10
Looked lively early on as he skipped past challenges at will but influence quickly waned, though Colombian thought he had dinked Liverpool 3-1 ahead but caught well offside. Felt like he needed a goalShow more![SUBS (On for Endo 46’) On at right-back moving Alexander-Arnold into out-and-out midfield role. Bombed forward and saw one cross towards near post well blocked by keeper. Booked in injury time. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/B6OQHR5ERQQ4HYCOJML3DYLTDQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=88e13a6ee11474b14e472c192a67c803e80d1d80e241fa883f6c5c02d1e2c183&width=400&height=225)
Joe Gomez 7/10
SUBS (On for Endo 46’) On at right-back moving Alexander-Arnold into out-and-out midfield role. Bombed forward and saw one cross towards near post well blocked by keeper. Booked in injury time. EPA![(On for Quansah 57’) Big defender settled straight into back four with ease. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4XMATSLHA526N47KGTVDRFGFBE.jpg?smart=true&auth=cb6a8976b8cf5848ee826e9bb96b8dcc7a2ae38386186ba3b4928db4d54363b7&width=400&height=225)
Ibrahima Konate 7/10
(On for Quansah 57’) Big defender settled straight into back four with ease. Getty Images![(On for Gravenberch 57’) Dutchman was outshone by fellow substitute Elliott. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2P6LOKZPKNUIZFLXGOWBP6J5WU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f95d557fe28ea695664fc5eb891f4dd209400867ffb01060bcafeeb9934e1843&width=400&height=225)
Cody Gapko 6/10
(On for Gravenberch 57’) Dutchman was outshone by fellow substitute Elliott. AP![(On for Nunez 74’) Fouled by Ayew just after coming on, which saw Palace man sent off. Drilled home 91st-minute winner with excellent left-footed strike that was Liverpool’s second shot on target. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VDCHCI6IKXRIIBBSSR6QRSZ72Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=8a5eaea9846f2a08c07be6f962310d3e440f35a34989937437f6a30f964efc5c&width=400&height=225)
Harvey Elliott 8/10
(On for Nunez 74’) Fouled by Ayew just after coming on, which saw Palace man sent off. Drilled home 91st-minute winner with excellent left-footed strike that was Liverpool’s second shot on target. GetShow more![(On for Szoboszlai 74’) Came on just before sending off and helped Liverpool launch late fightback. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IV35TJZ6422GRI3IGGITEZLAU4.jpg?smart=true&auth=031fb854ef53b1dffb95676b1dc712ca3bb682b7390f6f2b4d947e7deab8881d&width=400&height=225)
Curtis Jones 6/10
(On for Szoboszlai 74’) Came on just before sending off and helped Liverpool launch late fightback. AP![CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Very quiet opening 45 minutes where Liverpool failed to register shot on target or come remotely close to scoring. No chance with Salah’s deflected effort that was Liverpool’s first on target. Limped off injured with five minutes left. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6B42RSRTL2SUI3QVOFWLYDEEMA.jpg?smart=true&auth=0ec1330776e8016bbad2dfe42eda70da26754880c239e1f064248c4a9ede770d&width=400&height=225)
Sam Johnstone 7/10
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Very quiet opening 45 minutes where Liverpool failed to register shot on target or come remotely close to scoring. No chance with Salah’s deflected effort that was Liverpool’s Show more![Picked up booking for obvious foul on Diaz as threatened to launch attack and looked like he was going to have difficult afternoon. Captain had better of battle with Colombian from that moment. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PVYOR3W4YSKDUKCKG4N3XMMGKA.jpg?smart=true&auth=0fdbdb7941de4b603ab165b179dc786dc715daa718063a081b2ff0e2e3a9eb86&width=400&height=225)
Joel Ward 7/10
Picked up booking for obvious foul on Diaz as threatened to launch attack and looked like he was going to have difficult afternoon. Captain had better of battle with Colombian from that moment. AFP![Danish defender had looked calm and assured all afternoon and it looked like Palace were set for clean sheet and much-needed win until Ayew's sending-off changed game. Booked in injury-time. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/M2JOGRRUREQGB2HUT5NFLGWFQU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f568d3a846ccd30886273a36edc81b96c514a82f5a84df88f121725c85f781a6&width=400&height=225)
Joachim Andersen 8/10
Danish defender had looked calm and assured all afternoon and it looked like Palace were set for clean sheet and much-needed win until Ayew's sending-off changed game. Booked in injury-time. PA![England defender had been impressive alongside Andersen and did not deserve to be on losing side. Nunez was not given kick by either centre-half. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XHNIBQ2XMYTFRMR5752U2YMFXE.jpg?smart=true&auth=7a8c3db25a3c788b150ced402bf02050cab595e2247be73770fb1cd989294cd2&width=400&height=225)
Marc Guehi 8/10
England defender had been impressive alongside Andersen and did not deserve to be on losing side. Nunez was not given kick by either centre-half. PA![Left-back was up against former club and helped keep Salah very quiet only to deflect Egyptian’s shot into back of net 14 minutes from time to level the scores. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/P24RE5JBKNRUE5LJV2LHV3GOY4.jpg?smart=true&auth=946eee4e904bf6c850f1a2aae0276ae6f2e69f8f38deb9facf8a0473a91d5df4&width=400&height=225)
Nathaniel Clyne 7/10
Left-back was up against former club and helped keep Salah very quiet only to deflect Egyptian’s shot into back of net 14 minutes from time to level the scores. AFP![Must have thought he’d opened scoring in first half only to be denied by combination of brilliant Alisson save and then the post. Limped off in second half to standing ovation after excellent performance. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/75LBKPMGS5BUOFZ4OXW26Q4USU.jpg?smart=true&auth=24c7e05be2fb398f30254d4c2994952a048e2dfb6532dfcdcd748856702cbd1d&width=400&height=225)
Jefferson Lerma 7/10
Must have thought he’d opened scoring in first half only to be denied by combination of brilliant Alisson save and then the post. Limped off in second half to standing ovation after excellent performaShow more![Had home fans on their feet with a few of his no-nonsense tackles but was his foul on Endo that saw first-half penalty decision in Palace’s favour reversed after VAR call. Important block on Szoboszlai shot just before break and workrate was impeccable. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IMY44QKX5KD242DLXJB5VLMEKU.jpg?smart=true&auth=6f8bef133ada2906b369a86c2832f452847af34b23599f96d276ab006cac7db0&width=400&height=225)
Will Hughes 7/10
Had home fans on their feet with a few of his no-nonsense tackles but was his foul on Endo that saw first-half penalty decision in Palace’s favour reversed after VAR call. Important block on SzoboszlaShow more![Usual high-energy performance from Ghanian who had sight of goal on the hour but could only shoot straight at Alisson. Another Palace player whose workrate cannot be faulted. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/R4VJA4KKOMFU6BAZWXHMB6JLMI.jpg?smart=true&auth=28981e43b40bde1fa3c618cbc167fcdb930478891e9607dcb44db227220ddf6f&width=400&height=225)
Jeffrey Schlupp 7/10
Usual high-energy performance from Ghanian who had sight of goal on the hour but could only shoot straight at Alisson. Another Palace player whose workrate cannot be faulted. Reuters![One perfectly timed sliding tackle as Gravenbach attempted to launch attack in first half summed up his day. Palace gave Liverpool no space or time in midfield and American was key to that. Booked for cynical foul. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DW2FTQY2Y7XR3TMNPTNGK2EVJA.jpg?smart=true&auth=aa74559e5a3375904140248df145cc32c7fb72a3a91ddef2abcac8f2f1799388&width=400&height=225)
Chris Richards 8/10
One perfectly timed sliding tackle as Gravenbach attempted to launch attack in first half summed up his day. Palace gave Liverpool no space or time in midfield and American was key to that. Booked forShow more![Only one goal all season from Ghanian attacker and offered no goal threat here, although cannot fault workrate. One decent ball across six-yard box set up Lerma’s first-half chance. Sent off in second half for two bookings and Liverpool scored less than two minutes later. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PNYI75XVA3XD4JOGAQY7LSZUYU.jpg?smart=true&auth=23263b265a373ba9b663c6192640373d4499106cf8ad91ca564b829f3af6b076&width=400&height=225)
Jordan Ayew 5/10
Only one goal all season from Ghanian attacker and offered no goal threat here, although cannot fault workrate. One decent ball across six-yard box set up Lerma’s first-half chance. Sent off in secondShow more![Palace’s top scorer with six goals thought he had earned his a first-half penalty when he was brought down by Van Dijk only for Hughes to be penalised for foul. Seemed to be limping before break and taken off half-time. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NHBT3ELHQ3YQGYUJTUXDHVJ6MY.jpg?smart=true&auth=76825de6e5639d13fc8fbbb5fa08b29a8e6e05df3c96d616922c47ae3e37afa5&width=400&height=225)
Odsonne Edouard 5/10
Palace’s top scorer with six goals thought he had earned his a first-half penalty when he was brought down by Van Dijk only for Hughes to be penalised for foul. Seemed to be limping before break and tShow more![SUBS: (On for Edouard 46’) Brought down in box and finished from spot himself to put Palace ahead. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VAJBRQKVRIZ5NL6L4MQ4XSYFR4.jpg?smart=true&auth=712359605f237d2e05d666cad8fe23ad3d17d10a09dac6cdac7708ff9e5ffb8d&width=400&height=225)
Jean-Philippe Mateta 6/10
SUBS: (On for Edouard 46’) Brought down in box and finished from spot himself to put Palace ahead. EPA![(On for Lerma 68’) Should have cleared ball ahead of Salah’s opener. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PM6S77JPWKZJVGC5XU6TEUTDSA.jpg?smart=true&auth=8487a30b37e11238f04c4f9ce987d374643484ebfe5b27ceb0df17cb541bdbec&width=400&height=225)
Michael Olise 5/10
(On for Lerma 68’) Should have cleared ball ahead of Salah’s opener. AFP![(On for Schlupp 84’) Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PZZSPGZXJXOYUAXVQQAJHDB6MU.jpg?smart=true&auth=5a2fda5963406ea8b19c7aaccf106e493307d02d6e578763350fedca2f1d215f&width=400&height=225)
Naouirou Ahamada N/A
(On for Schlupp 84’) Reuters![(On for Johnstone 86’) Goalkeeper came on for his Palace and Premier League debut. One good block from Gomez cross, no chance with Elliot’s fine finish and beaten by lovely Diaz dink but offside flag went up. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HPDPR6JLSCVHVUVVQX45A7R6KY.jpg?smart=true&auth=17a39d664f60ae7f5299554f753574b0e44670c027557fdaaa4186b671392486&width=400&height=225)
Remi Matthews N/A
(On for Johnstone 86’) Goalkeeper came on for his Palace and Premier League debut. One good block from Gomez cross, no chance with Elliot’s fine finish and beaten by lovely Diaz dink but offside flag Show more![(On for Hughes 95’) EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JRZ5CFTM3FDYZBQ6LXVUIJ5ECM.jpg?smart=true&auth=233f90c9e8c4335aba1dc0fceef81189379b8948f9816bf965b8a4973d6afcad&width=400&height=225)
David Ozoh N/A
(On for Hughes 95’) EPA![LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Brazilian keeper returned earlier than expected from injury and produced stunning save to deny Lerma just before half-hour mark. Sent wrong way from spot by Mateta. Another great stop from Andersen deep into injury-time. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VC3WZN44AB65LHEMYRPNWTXG3A.jpg?smart=true&auth=1040516f1c6dfb7a1415a7893b5e45d3917b250bce18121fd76311b56004f273&width=400&height=225)
Alisson Becker 8/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Brazilian keeper returned earlier than expected from injury and produced stunning save to deny Lerma just before half-hour mark. Sent wrong way from spot by Mateta. Another great stShow more![Moved into central midfield role after break when Liverpool could probably have benefitted from his crossing from out wide. Pinged some trademark beautiful passes around but was given little time in middle by Palace. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YIQX4POH7ZMMCPZLML6AUQFFMU.jpg?smart=true&auth=cb52fa39a5a153cd0b9243ce8c0a72a39d0f75322f22801b3fe5eca80d799457&width=400&height=225)
Trent Alexander-Arnold 7/10
Moved into central midfield role after break when Liverpool could probably have benefitted from his crossing from out wide. Pinged some trademark beautiful passes around but was given little time in mShow more![Relief for Dutch defender when he chopped down Edouard only for VAR to rightly rule - albeit after ludicrous amount of time - that Hughes had committed a foul in build-up. Immaculate apart from that and key to Liverpool's excellent defensive record this season. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BAXTA673E6J4WDJ6YHI4MDEGTA.jpg?smart=true&auth=5b1f36a2bdfc5ce301852136b11638cf423988d9142686c145f86013f45ea7fd&width=400&height=225)
Virgil van Dijk 8/10
Relief for Dutch defender when he chopped down Edouard only for VAR to rightly rule - albeit after ludicrous amount of time - that Hughes had committed a foul in build-up. Immaculate apart from that aShow more![Hailed as ‘exceptional’ by Jurgen Klopp before game, the 20-year-old defender and had barely been troubled until VAR ruled he had fouled Mateta to give away penalty. Subbed straight after. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XLHA5PKJOGLO2QXDEYNBLXRY2Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=55bfd3f05dd730a54174a45cee76c194ca96d573c5c0ba4f32a57f0235211726&width=400&height=225)
Jarrel Quansah 7/10
Hailed as ‘exceptional’ by Jurgen Klopp before game, the 20-year-old defender and had barely been troubled until VAR ruled he had fouled Mateta to give away penalty. Subbed straight after. AFP![Left-back started the match piling forward at every opportunity but impact was minimal and attacks waned as match went on. Solid defensively though. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JMT6KS2FGT57ID6AOESRIVLAPA.jpg?smart=true&auth=cec432b104a75b2b1d76a9465df3e5f6026c1f773a1b7d2d3d3f60edd2a2f507&width=400&height=225)
Kostas Tsimikas 6/10
Left-back started the match piling forward at every opportunity but impact was minimal and attacks waned as match went on. Solid defensively though. PA![Poor first half where he was bullied by Palace midfield, slow on the ball, caught in possession on numerous occasions, giving away needless fouls. No shock to see him taken off at break. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VJEBEYBM7QCPTNNA2KUCDXLA54.jpg?smart=true&auth=11b1eea95cc107a05b24106ad3a29e9208737ac75130544f0b73db330ba15ee0&width=400&height=225)
Wataru Endo 4/10
Poor first half where he was bullied by Palace midfield, slow on the ball, caught in possession on numerous occasions, giving away needless fouls. No shock to see him taken off at break. AP![His surging runs out of midfield rarely resulted in a good final product and we are still waiting for former Bayern Munich player to take grip of Premier League match. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UO2GH3QJUTMJNSDJIIH2RE3RKY.jpg?smart=true&auth=8ebdb575ab96a680d1b487cccb4b04d25abc47c554b576c931bcc69d36b1ff4c&width=400&height=225)
Ryan Gravenberch 5/10
His surging runs out of midfield rarely resulted in a good final product and we are still waiting for former Bayern Munich player to take grip of Premier League match. Reuters![One shot blocked in first half when Liverpool were desperately lacking any cutting edge from midfield. Scored against Sheffield United midweek but never looked like repeating trick here. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IVBXXOMRKZ7GA55LNW5NMFNAKA.jpg?smart=true&auth=cf5a27d8d246bcef960cf1553d32bb8774778c6d40b6f3bc6ab124d5f41b1e38&width=400&height=225)
Dominic Szoboszlai 6/10
One shot blocked in first half when Liverpool were desperately lacking any cutting edge from midfield. Scored against Sheffield United midweek but never looked like repeating trick here. Getty Images![Only sniff of goal had been just before half-time but saw shot blocked by Palace defence. But 200th goal for Liverpool and 150th in the Premier League arrived via huge deflection in the 76th minute. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FCDR7XYWTKUOF5XHVMSCXSFBFI.jpg?smart=true&auth=cb6f59fdafd3b217eebfcea4c34de0c169d8f150b2dbd20bbc5bc9283dd13567&width=400&height=225)
Mohamed Salah 6/10
Only sniff of goal had been just before half-time but saw shot blocked by Palace defence. But 200th goal for Liverpool and 150th in the Premier League arrived via huge deflection in the 76th minute. EShow more![Like rest of Liverpool attack, anonymous opening half from Uruguayan. A couple of half chances after break but frustrating afternoon for big striker. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4PZP5T3ELX6ETLEVHQCSV6665A.jpg?smart=true&auth=fb43a70a00d5bdff9355f394f015bb0019c9c43577a623b4009071a85ee9983b&width=400&height=225)
Darwin Nunez 5/10
Like rest of Liverpool attack, anonymous opening half from Uruguayan. A couple of half chances after break but frustrating afternoon for big striker. Reuters![Looked lively early on as he skipped past challenges at will but influence quickly waned, though Colombian thought he had dinked Liverpool 3-1 ahead but caught well offside. Felt like he needed a goal for confidence. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/M64OVY642ZFTGN7S6TO43K2ZAI.jpg?smart=true&auth=60a40b3d35ccec6839f30cfd2f5044445f282bf3f2d3c3b5bb82288e4006b924&width=400&height=225)
Luis Diaz 6/10
Looked lively early on as he skipped past challenges at will but influence quickly waned, though Colombian thought he had dinked Liverpool 3-1 ahead but caught well offside. Felt like he needed a goalShow more![SUBS (On for Endo 46’) On at right-back moving Alexander-Arnold into out-and-out midfield role. Bombed forward and saw one cross towards near post well blocked by keeper. Booked in injury time. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/B6OQHR5ERQQ4HYCOJML3DYLTDQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=88e13a6ee11474b14e472c192a67c803e80d1d80e241fa883f6c5c02d1e2c183&width=400&height=225)
Joe Gomez 7/10
SUBS (On for Endo 46’) On at right-back moving Alexander-Arnold into out-and-out midfield role. Bombed forward and saw one cross towards near post well blocked by keeper. Booked in injury time. EPA![(On for Quansah 57’) Big defender settled straight into back four with ease. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4XMATSLHA526N47KGTVDRFGFBE.jpg?smart=true&auth=cb6a8976b8cf5848ee826e9bb96b8dcc7a2ae38386186ba3b4928db4d54363b7&width=400&height=225)
Ibrahima Konate 7/10
(On for Quansah 57’) Big defender settled straight into back four with ease. Getty Images![(On for Gravenberch 57’) Dutchman was outshone by fellow substitute Elliott. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2P6LOKZPKNUIZFLXGOWBP6J5WU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f95d557fe28ea695664fc5eb891f4dd209400867ffb01060bcafeeb9934e1843&width=400&height=225)
Cody Gapko 6/10
(On for Gravenberch 57’) Dutchman was outshone by fellow substitute Elliott. AP![(On for Nunez 74’) Fouled by Ayew just after coming on, which saw Palace man sent off. Drilled home 91st-minute winner with excellent left-footed strike that was Liverpool’s second shot on target. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VDCHCI6IKXRIIBBSSR6QRSZ72Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=8a5eaea9846f2a08c07be6f962310d3e440f35a34989937437f6a30f964efc5c&width=400&height=225)
Harvey Elliott 8/10
(On for Nunez 74’) Fouled by Ayew just after coming on, which saw Palace man sent off. Drilled home 91st-minute winner with excellent left-footed strike that was Liverpool’s second shot on target. GetShow more![(On for Szoboszlai 74’) Came on just before sending off and helped Liverpool launch late fightback. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IV35TJZ6422GRI3IGGITEZLAU4.jpg?smart=true&auth=031fb854ef53b1dffb95676b1dc712ca3bb682b7390f6f2b4d947e7deab8881d&width=400&height=225)
Curtis Jones 6/10
(On for Szoboszlai 74’) Came on just before sending off and helped Liverpool launch late fightback. APCrystal Palace v Liverpool player ratings: Guehi 8, Ayew 5; Salah 6, Elliott 8
Merseysiders go top of Premier League after 2-1 win at Selhurst Park
Gareth Cox
December 09, 2023
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