Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak scored as Liverpool secured an away victory against Crystal Palace, increasing the pressure on Palace manager Pierre Sage as reported by BBC Sport.
Crystal Palace Player Ratings
Dean Henderson received a 5 after making a couple of good saves despite being well beaten for all three goals. Jefferson Lerma and Chris Richards both got 4 ratings following a difficult match where Liverpool’s quality proved too much for the backline. Axel Disasi also finished with a 4, having kept Alexander Isak quiet for most of the game before being punished late on. Oscar Mingueza earned a 5 for being good on the ball, though he did not push forward enough. Adam Wharton was tidy in possession and had a glancing header saved by Alisson, resulting in a 5, while Quinten Timber received a 4 after losing Mac Allister for the opening goal and having his decision-making questioned before being replaced on the hour mark.
Tyrick Mitchell was rated 6 after a strong performance going forward, setting up Yeremy Pino to hit the crossbar and teeing up Daichi Kamada for a chance. Kamada scored a 5 for a solid volley that nearly went in, though he did not sufficiently challenge Milos Kerkez. Pino was rated 7 as one of Palace’s main positives, constantly causing problems for Liverpool and hitting the woodwork in the first half. Jorgen Strand Larsen earned a 5 for asking questions of the Liverpool defense with a couple of first-half openings. Among the substitutes, Osorio received a 5 with little impact after replacing Timber on 60 minutes, while Nketiah scored a 6 after missing a good chance but converting from the penalty spot following his 72nd-minute introduction for Strand Larsen. Khalaili and McNeil came on in the 87th minute, while Benitez, Canvot, Chilwell, Doucoure, and Hughes were unused substitutes.
Liverpool Player Ratings
Alisson earned a top rating of 9 after making a stunning reaction save to deny Kamada just before Liverpool opened the scoring, alongside several other crucial stops that highlighted his return to best form. Ronald Araujo received a 6 after struggling against Mitchell and Pino while picking up an early booking, though he contributed to the second goal. Virgil van Dijk got an 8 for a solid block against Strand Larsen and a strong display, despite expressing annoyance over failing to keep a clean sheet. Jeremy Jacquet scored a 7 following a much-improved defensive showing compared to his outing against Fenerbahce, nearly scoring just before halftime. Milos Kerkez earned a 6 for constantly pushing up and handling Kamada and Mingueza, although his final delivery fell short and he conceded a penalty.
Alexis Mac Allister was rated 7 after going close with an early header before scoring his first Premier League goal of the season with another great header. Dominik Szoboszlai picked up a 7 for his influential passing range, providing an assist for Mac Allister and nearly creating two more in the first half alone. Cody Gakpo received a 6 for ensuring Liverpool maintained an attacking outlet down the flanks, while Florian Wirtz earned an 8 after strong pressing and a well-finished goal—his first in the Premier League this season—alongside an assist for Isak. Bradley Barcola rated a 7 after a dangerous run down the right led to Wirtz’s goal, despite missing a close-range sitter. Alexander Isak rounded out the starting attack with a 7, making a smart run for Wirtz’s goal and persisting to score his seventh league goal of the campaign late in the match.
Nyoni received a 6 after coming on for Szoboszlai in the 69th minute without putting a foot wrong, while Munoz was booked for diving after replacing Barcola at the same time. Ngumoha entered for Gakpo in the 76th minute, and late substitutes Araujo and Koumas came on in the 90th minute, with Mamardashvili, Endo, Tsimikas, and McConnell remaining on the bench.
