Premier League – Wirtz scores as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1

The 10th round of the 2026/27 Premier League season continued with a key match, with Liverpool defeating Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park thanks to goals from McAllister, Wirtz and Isak.

Liverpool started the match with an early attack. McAllister received the ball outside the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but the angle was too straight and the ball was easily saved by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson. In the 4th minute, Barkola passed the ball to Isak, whose shot from inside the penalty area was blocked.

In the 11th minute, Szoboszlai took a free kick, and McAllister rose to head the ball, but it went wide. In the 14th minute, Liverpool's attack was cleared, and Szoboszlai received the ball and took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide of the post.

In the 18th minute, Crystal Palace attempted a counter-attack. Terrence Mitchell delivered a diagonal pass into the penalty area, where Jeremy Pino controlled the ball and unleashed a shot, but the ball struck the post. Shortly after, Oscar Mingueza sent in a cross, and Jeremy Pino's header was cleared by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.

In the 24th minute, Liverpool defender Araujo tackled Terrence George and was shown a yellow card by the referee. In the 29th minute, Szoboszlai took a corner kick, and Jeremy Jacquet headed the ball but it went over the bar. In the 32nd minute, Kamada Daichi passed the ball into the box, and Jürgen Larsen scored with a low shot from close range, but the goal was disallowed due to offside.

In the 37th minute, Szoboszlai chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Barkola volleyed the ball, but it went over the bar. In the 40th minute, Szoboszlai chipped another pass from the right wing into the penalty area, and McAllister headed the ball into the net, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead.

In the 42nd minute, Jeremy Pino crossed the ball, and Quinten Timber unleashed a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, which Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson immediately dived to save. In first-half stoppage time, Szoboszlai took a corner, and Jeremy Jacquet headed the ball towards goal, but it went wide.

At the start of the second half, Crystal Palace launched an attack. Kunten Timber received a pass from Daichi Kamada and took a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 54th minute, Barkola crossed from the right wing, and Wirtz, in the penalty area, slotted the ball into the net, giving Liverpool a 2-0 lead over Crystal Palace.

In the 59th minute, Barcora fouled Jeremy Pino while vying for possession and was shown a yellow card by the referee. In the 69th minute, Liverpool substituted Victor Muñoz and Tre Nione for Barcora and Szoboszlai respectively.

In the 77th minute, Dario Osorio dribbled into the penalty area and crossed the ball. Jeremy Pino went down and shot, but it was blocked by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Jefferson Lerma then took a long-range shot, but the ball was caught by Alisson.

In the 87th minute, Victor Muñoz delivered a diagonal pass, and Isak received the ball before entering the penalty area and unleashing a shot, which was saved by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson. In the 89th minute, Wirtz passed the ball from the penalty area, and Isak followed up with a shot that found the back of the net, extending Liverpool's lead to 3-0.

In stoppage time of the second half, Kelkez Milos fouled Dario Osorio in the penalty area, and after VAR intervention, the referee awarded Crystal Palace a penalty. Nketiah then converted the penalty, helping Crystal Palace pull one back to 1-3.

Liverpool ultimately defeated Crystal Palace 3-1 away from home.

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