Wirtz provides quality to seal Liverpool win over lacklustre Crystal Palace
Liverpool secured a victory against Crystal Palace in the Premier League with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak. The win helps Liverpool recover from recent losses, while Crystal Palace remains at the bottom of the league table.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the Premier League standings, highlighting Liverpool's competitive recovery and Crystal Palace's ongoing struggle to avoid relegation.
Florian Wirtz punches the air after scoring Liverpool’s second goal against Crystal Palace. Photograph: Ian Stephen/Every Second Media/Shutterstock Florian Wirtz punches the air after scoring Liverpool’s second goal against Crystal Palace. Photograph: Ian Stephen/Every Second Media/Shutterstock Premier League Wirtz provides quality as Liverpool leave Crystal Palace propping up table David Hytner at Selhurst Park Sun 8 Nov 2026 16.16 GMT Last modified on Sun 8 Nov 2026 22.15 GMT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google It was the moment when Liverpool knew they would win here in south London and so move on from the Premier League defeat against Arsenal at Anfield last Sunday and the one in midweek at Fenerbahce in the Champions League.
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