Palace hit the bar. Palace had a goal disallowed. Palace had Alisson to beat. And Liverpool punished every single miss. Crystal Palace fell to a 3-1 defeat against Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2026, in Premier League Matchday 10, as Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak scored to send the Eagles bottom of the table and leave boss Pierre Sage in a perilous position.
Wirtz scored his first Premier League goal of the season - ending a 12-game drought. Isak scored his 7th of the season - 2 behind Haaland. Alisson made 6 saves and was arguably Liverpool's best player. And Eddie Nketiah ruined Alisson's clean sheet with the last kick of the game.
According to Crystal Palace's official match report, "Crystal Palace fell to a 3-1 defeat against Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon." [Source: CPFC]
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Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool - Match Summary
Liverpool came into this game needing a win. They had lost to Arsenal and lost in Istanbul to Fenerbahce. Palace came in 19th, having shipped 9 goals in 3 straight league defeats. On paper, Liverpool should win comfortably. On the pitch, Palace were the better team for 40 minutes.
Pino hit the bar in the 18th minute. Strand Larsen had a goal chalked off for offside in the 33rd minute. Kamada had a vicious volley saved by Alisson.
As reported by TNT Sports, "Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Alexis Mac Allister were on target as Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace to intensify the pressure on Eagles boss Pierre Sage at Selhurst Park." [Source: TNT Sports]
Then Liverpool did what champions do - they punished Palace for missing chances.
Inside 40 minutes, it was 0-0. Inside 89 minutes, it was 0-3.
| Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool | Premier League 2026/27 - Matchday 10 |
|---|---|
| Stadium: Selhurst Park, London | Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 - 15:00 GMT |
| Goals: Nketiah 90+5' pen / Mac Allister 40', Wirtz 54', Isak 89' | Player of the Match: Alisson Becker - 6 saves |
| Result: Palace bottom, 4 straight defeats, Sage under pressure | Liverpool: Back to winning ways before international break |
Match Timeline - How Liverpool Punished Palace
18' - OFF THE BAR - Pino
Palace so close. As per CPFC: "Pino smashes the bar with a brilliant effort from Mitchell's cross." Selhurst Park holds its breath. It should have been 1-0.
33' - GOAL DISALLOWED - Strand Larsen
Palace think they have scored. Strand Larsen has the ball in Alisson's net. Flag up. Offside. Still 0-0.
38' - SAVE - Alisson Denies Kamada
Kamada volleyed effort is saved by Alisson. As per Liverpool FC: "Alisson Becker palmed away a vicious volley by Kamada." World-class save.
40' - 0-1 Liverpool - Mac Allister
Against the run of play. As per CPFC: "Goal: Liverpool lead against the run of play through Mac Allister's header." Szoboszlai whips in a free-kick, Mac Allister darts to the front post and heads it in. As per Sky Sports: "Palace's hard work was undone by Quinten Timber losing Mac Allister at a free-kick five minutes before the break, allowing the Argentina international to head in his fifth goal of the season - as many as he managed in the entirety of last season." HT: 0-1.
54' - 0-2 Liverpool - Wirtz
The goal Wirtz has been waiting for. As per CPFC: "Goal: Wirtz places home Liverpool's second despite Palace pressure." Barcola sped away down the right flank and delivered into the penalty area, where Wirtz arrived to stroke home a calm, first-time finish. As per Sky Sports: "Wirtz ends 12-game PL goal drought to double Liverpool's lead." First Premier League goal of the season - last league goal was against the same opponents in April.
72' - Palace Push - Alisson Again
Palace push for a goal back. As per Liverpool FC: "Yeremy Pino was denied, Alisson smothering his hopes of pulling a goal back before springing to his feet to save Quinten Timber's follow-up shot, too." Double save. Alisson is keeping Liverpool in it.
89' - 0-3 Liverpool - Isak
Game over. As per CPFC: "Goal: Isak's effort deflects beyond Henderson." Counter-attack. Wirtz to Isak. Isak fires past Henderson. As per Liverpool FC: "Isak clinically rounded off a rapid counter-attack." 7th Premier League goal of the season - 2 behind Haaland.
90+5' - 1-3 Palace - Nketiah Penalty
Consolation with the last kick. As per CPFC: "GOAL: Nketiah converts an excellent penalty after Osorio is felled." Kerkez collides heads with Osorio challenging for a header, referee points to the spot. Nketiah beats Alisson. FT: 1-3.
Tactical Analysis - Why Liverpool Won
1. Alisson - The Difference
6 saves. Pino off the bar - Alisson was beaten there. But Kamada volley, Pino close-range, Timber follow-up - Alisson saved them all. As per NBC Sports: "Alisson Becker made six saves and Florian Wirtz had a goal and an assist as Liverpool beat a game Crystal Palace 3-1." Without Alisson, Palace win this game 2-1.
2. Wirtz - Goal + Assist - Back To His Best
Wirtz: 1 goal, 1 assist. 54' goal from Barcola cross, 89' assist for Isak. As per Liverpool FC: "Wirtz had arrived to stroke home a calm, first-time finish." After 12 games without a league goal, Wirtz finally broke his drought - and he did it with style. This is the Wirtz Liverpool paid £100m+ for.
3. Set-Piece Masterclass - Szoboszlai + Mac Allister
Mac Allister had a shot saved in the first 30 seconds. Then he glanced a Szoboszlai free-kick into the side-netting - a warning. Then in the 40th minute, he did it for real. Szoboszlai whips it in, Mac Allister heads it in. Set-piece routine worked to perfection. Mac Allister now has 5 goals this season - as many as all of last season.
4. Palace - Wasteful, Unlucky, Bottom
Pino hits the bar. Strand Larsen offside. Kamada saved. Pino saved. Timber saved. Palace had 18 shots, 6 on target. Liverpool had 12 shots, 6 on target. Palace were the better team for 40 minutes - but they did not take their chances. As per Sky Sports: "Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park to inflict a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat on the hosts and leave Pierre Sage in a perilous position with his side bottom of the table." 4 straight defeats. Bottom. 9 goals conceded in 3 games before this, now 12 in 4.
5. Isak - Quiet, Then Clinical
Isak was relatively quiet. He missed a good chance late on. Then he made amends. 89' - counter, Wirtz to Isak, Isak finishes. 7 goals this season. 2 behind Haaland. Isak is Liverpool's closer.
Player Ratings - Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
| Player | Stats | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Alisson Becker | 6 SAVES | Player of the Match, kept Liverpool in it |
| Florian Wirtz | 1 GOAL, 1 ASSIST | Ends 12-game drought, back to best |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 1 GOAL - 5th of season | Set-piece threat, as many as last season already |
| Alexander Isak | 1 GOAL - 7th of season | Quiet, then clinical - 2 behind Haaland |
| Bradley Barcola | 1 ASSIST | Pace on counter, set up Wirtz |
| Yeremy Pino | Hit bar, denied by Alisson | Palace's best, unlucky |
Premier League Standings - After Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool
This win lifts Liverpool back into the top 4 race before the international break.
That means:
- Crystal Palace: Bottom of the table, 4 straight Premier League defeats, Sage under huge pressure, next game vs Coventry on Nov 21
- Liverpool: Back to winning ways after Arsenal + Fenerbahce defeats, Wirtz off the mark, Isak on 7 goals
Before this win, Liverpool had lost to Arsenal - but this win at Selhurst Park was different: away, under pressure, clinical. As shown in Heerenveen 5-3 Feyenoord: Meerveld Hat-Trick Off The Bench Stuns Unbeaten Leaders, the best teams this weekend all punished teams that missed chances - Liverpool did exactly that.
What This Win Means
1. For Liverpool - Back On Track: After a week that brought defeat to Arsenal and another in Istanbul against Fenerbahce, Liverpool needed something solid to carry into the international break, and a 3-1 win away at Crystal Palace is exactly that. Wirtz scored. Isak scored. Alisson was world-class.
2. For Wirtz: 12 games without a league goal - now off the mark. The pressure is off. Wirtz can now kick on.
3. For Palace: Bottom. 4 straight defeats. Sage in perilous position. Palace need to start taking chances - or they are going down.
4. For Title Race: Liverpool are still in it. If Alisson keeps this form and Wirtz keeps scoring, Liverpool are contenders.
What's Next?
Liverpool go into the international break on a high. Their next Premier League game is after the break - vs Nottingham Forest on Saturday, November 21. Palace travel to Coventry on the same day.
Before this win, Liverpool had lost 2 in a row - but this win stops the rot. As shown in Timberwolves 115-100 Jazz: Dosunmu and Ball Lead 4th Straight Win Without Edwards, the best teams right now are winning even when they are not at their best - Liverpool did that at Selhurst Park.
One thing is clear: if Alisson stays fit and Wirtz stays in form, Liverpool are going to be dangerous after the break.
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FAQ - Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
What was the score of Crystal Palace vs Liverpool?
Liverpool won 3-1 at Selhurst Park.
Who scored for Liverpool?
Alexis Mac Allister 40', Florian Wirtz 54', Alexander Isak 89'.
Who scored for Crystal Palace?
Eddie Nketiah 90+5' penalty - consolation with last kick.
Was Wirtz's goal his first of the season?
Yes - first Premier League goal of the season, ending 12-game drought. Last league goal was vs Palace in April.
Where are Palace now?
Bottom of Premier League, 4 straight defeats, Sage under pressure.
How many saves did Alisson make?
6 saves - arguably Liverpool's best player.
When is Liverpool's next game?
After international break - vs Nottingham Forest on Nov 21. Palace vs Coventry same day.
Sources & References
All facts, scores, timings and standings in this article were verified against the following trusted sources:
- 1. CPFC - Official Match Report: "Report & Highlights: Palace beaten by Liverpool" - confirms Nketiah 90+5' pen, Isak 89', Wirtz 54', Mac Allister 40', Pino hit bar, Strand Larsen offside. Read on CPFC →
- 2. Liverpool FC - Official Match Report: "Liverpool return to winning ways with victory at Crystal Palace" - confirms Mac Allister header from Szoboszlai free-kick, Wirtz first-time finish from Barcola, Isak counter, Alisson saves. Read full report →
- 3. Sky Sports - Match Report: "C Palace 1-3 Liverpool" - confirms 4th straight defeat, Palace bottom, Sage perilous, Mac Allister 5th goal = all of last season, Wirtz 12-game drought ends, Alisson best player. Read report →
- 4. AFP via Jamaica Observer: "Liverpool back on track after beating Palace" - confirms Wirtz first PL goal this season, Iraola erases Arsenal + Fenerbahce defeats, Isak 89', Nketiah pen. Read AFP report →
- 5. Video Source - YouTube: "Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool | Premier League Highlights" - full match highlights used for timeline and analysis. Watch on YouTube →
- 6. Premier League Official: Verified via Premier League standings on November 8, 2026 - Matchday 10, Palace bottom, Liverpool back to winning ways. Check PL standings →
Game played at Selhurst Park, London on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Final score: Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool. Half-time: 0-1. Article written by Global Sport Analysis based on the sources above.
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