Eze stunned Anfield in a mere 14 minutes, sealing the game with a precise finish off Tyriek Mitchel’s left-wing cross, slipping it past returning goalkeeper Allison.
Andy Robertson played hero for Liverpool, denying Palace a second goal as he cleared Mateta’s chip off the line, earning chants of praise from the Kop faithful. Meanwhile, the crossbar thwarted Endo’s effort, denying Liverpool the equalizer from a resulting corner, as they relentlessly pressed on against the Palace defense.
As the second half progressed, pressure mounted as both Jota and Nunez had their shots saved, leaving the chances of an equalizer dwindling with each passing minute
Mateta came close again but this time was denied by the well positioned Allison.
Disappointment loomed the Anfield as Curtis Jones sent his one on one attempt well wide to condemn Liverpool to back to back home defeats, the first in 14 months.
For Crystal Palace however, it was their first away win under new manager, Oliver Glanser as the race for survival continues.
Mbey Williams