Liverpool ratings: Salah gets 5/10 as Palace loss hits title hopes - ESPN

Liverpool fell behind in the Premier League title race on Sunday as they lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace at Anfield.

The Reds' recent struggles continued as they went 1-0 down inside the opening 15 minutes after Crystal Palace produced some intricate build-up play to allow Eberechi Eze to score. The Eagles almost doubled their lead moments later when a slip from Virgil van Dijk allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta through, only for his finish over Alisson to be cleared off the line by Andy Robertson.

Luis Díaz had Liverpool's best chance of the first half to equalise after connecting to a cross from Robertson, but a save by Dean Henderson ensured Crystal Palace maintained their lead. Darwin Núñez had a big chance early in the second half but somehow didn't convert when smashing straight at Henderson. A double substitute in the 66th minute saw Klopp withdraw both Núñez and Díaz when introducing Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo.

Jota almost had Liverpool level but saw his effort blocked by Nathaniel Clyne's block, before Alisson was required to deny Mateta. Curtis Jones then hit wide from Gakpo's pass. Mohamed Salah's blocked effort in injury time summed up the day.

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The returns from injury of Alisson and Trent Alexander-Arnold are among the few positives on the day. Liverpool also made enough chances to win the game.

Liverpool went a goal down for the 23rd time across all competitions this season, and at the other end didn't finish their chances. A noticeable dent in their title hopes, with Manchester City and Arsenal both now ahead of them in the table.

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