Liverpool solidified their position at the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on October 5, 2024.
The match’s only goal came from Diogo Jota, who capitalized on a low cross from Cody Gakpo just nine minutes into the game.
Despite dominating the first half, Liverpool struggled to secure a more significant lead and faced a late surge from the winless Eagles.
Manager Arne Slot expressed frustration over the team’s inability to finish off the match, especially after Alisson Becker, the starting goalkeeper, limped off with an injury in the closing minutes.
His absence is a concern for Liverpool, especially with a challenging schedule approaching after the international break, which includes fixtures against Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester City.
Crystal Palace remains in the relegation zone, still searching for their first win of the season.
The game marked Slot’s ninth victory in ten matches since taking over from Jurgen Klopp, making him the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his first nine matches.
Liverpool’s defense held strong for a fifth clean sheet in seven league games, but they faced some pressure in the second half as Palace found moments of attacking rhythm.
Despite a late push from the hosts, Liverpool’s new goalkeeper, Vitezslav Jaros, who made his debut in Alisson’s absence, managed to thwart significant chances, including a powerful strike from Eberechi Eze.
With this victory, Liverpool heads into the international break with a four-point lead at the top of the table, poised to face tougher challenges ahead.
