On Saturday, 5th October 2024, Selhurst Park in London played host to a tense Premier League clash between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC. The match, with a crowd of 25,185 in attendance and Simon Hooper officiating, saw Liverpool narrowly edge out Crystal Palace 1-0, courtesy of an early goal by Diogo Jota. The victory solidified Liverpool’s position at the top of the Premier League table, giving them momentum heading into the international break.
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Head to Head
Historically, Liverpool FC have dominated this fixture, having won 20 out of the 31 encounters, while Crystal Palace FC have managed 6 victories. Liverpool’s dominance was once again evident in this match, with a single goal deciding the outcome.
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses |
| Crystal Palace FC | 6 | 5 | 20 |
| Liverpool FC | 20 | 5 | 6 |
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Lineups
Crystal Palace FC (3-4-3)
- Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson
- Defenders: Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi (C), Trevoh Chalobah
- Midfielders: Tyrick Mitchell (Jean-Philippe Mateta 60’), Jefferson Lerma, Adam Wharton (Will Hughes 60’), Daniel Muñoz (Nathaniel Clyne 17’)
- Forwards: Ismaïla Sarr, Eddie Nketiah, Eberechi Eze
Substitutes: Matt Turner, Joel Ward, Caleb Kporha, Jeffrey Schlupp, Daichi Kamada, Will Hughes, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Liverpool FC (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker (Vítezslav Jaros 79’)
- Defenders: Virgil van Dijk (C), Ibrahima Konaté, Kostas Tsimikas (Andy Robertson 79’), Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister (Dominik Szoboszlai 45’), Mohamed Salah (Luis Díaz 73’), Curtis Jones (Wataru Endo 89’), Cody Gakpo
- Forward: Diogo Jota
Substitutes: Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley, Darwin Núñez, Andy Robertson, Wataru Endo, Vítezslav Jaros
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Match Summary
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC First Half
- Kick-off saw Crystal Palace FC start with a burst of energy, and within 22 seconds, Eddie Nketiah found the back of the net, only for the goal to be ruled offside.
- In the 9th minute, Diogo Jota opened the scoring for Liverpool FC with a clinical finish, assisted by Cody Gakpo, marking his 100th appearance for the Reds.
- Liverpool controlled much of the first half, with Trent Alexander-Arnold forcing a save from Dean Henderson in the 29th minute.
- Crystal Palace FC came close to an equalizer on the brink of half-time, with Ismaïla Sarr seeing his low drive denied by Alisson Becker.
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Half Time: Crystal Palace FC 0-1 Liverpool FC
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Second Half
- Liverpool FC started the second half cautiously, but Crystal Palace FC began to assert themselves, with a series of chances.
- Alisson Becker made crucial saves to deny Eddie Nketiah, Eberechi Eze, and Trevoh Chalobah.
- Alisson was substituted in the 79th minute due to injury, with Vítezslav Jaros making his debut.
- Despite a late flurry of attacks by Crystal Palace FC, they couldn’t find a way past Jaros. Liverpool FC held firm to secure a vital win.
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Full Time: Crystal Palace FC 0-1 Liverpool FC
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Stats
| Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Stats | Crystal Palace | Liverpool |
| Possession (%) | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 16 |
| Passes | 294 | 632 |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Fouls | 7 | 15 |
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Timeline
- 9’ Goal: Diogo Jota finishes calmly from Cody Gakpo’s cross to give Liverpool the lead.
- 29’: Dean Henderson denies Trent Alexander-Arnold a second Liverpool goal with a fine save.
- 45’+3’: Alisson Becker keeps Ismaïla Sarr’s low shot out, ensuring Liverpool maintain their lead into the break.
- 70’: Trevoh Chalobah’s header is saved by Alisson, who sustains an injury soon after.
- 90’+6’: Liverpool hold off a final Palace attack to secure the victory.
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Goals
- Liverpool: Diogo Jota (9’)
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Fouls & Cards
- Yellow Cards:
- Crystal Palace: Eddie Nketiah (76’), Ismaïla Sarr (74’), Jefferson Lerma (71’), Will Hughes (73’)
- Liverpool: Cody Gakpo (31’), Alexis Mac Allister (43’)
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Impact on Points Table
This result propels Liverpool FC to the top of the Premier League table with 18 points from 7 games, 4 points clear of Arsenal and Manchester City, who play later in the day. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace FC remain in 18th place, still searching for their first victory of the season.
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Player Achievements
- Diogo Jota celebrated his 100th appearance for Liverpool FC with the decisive goal.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold won the Fan Vote for his consistent defensive contributions.
Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC Man of the Match
Diogo Jota was awarded Man of the Match for his early goal and overall contribution, providing the winning edge that Liverpool needed.
A hard-fought 1-0 victory for Liverpool FC ensures they go into the international break as Premier League leaders. Crystal Palace FC will feel hard done by after a disallowed goal and numerous chances but remain winless. Arne Slot’s Liverpool continue to impress as title contenders, while Crystal Palace FC must regroup for the battles ahead.
FAQs
Q: Who scored the only goal in the Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC match?
A: Diogo Jota scored the only goal for Liverpool FC in the 9th minute.
Q: How did Crystal Palace perform in the Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC?
A: Crystal Palace created several chances, including a disallowed goal early on, but couldn’t convert, despite a solid second-half showing.
Q: Who was the Man of the Match in the Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC EPL 2024-2025 match?
A: Diogo Jota was named Man of the Match for his decisive goal and strong performance.
Q: What was the impact of the Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC EPL 2024-25 result on the league table?
A: Liverpool FC moved four points clear at the top of the table, while Crystal Palace FC remained in the relegation zone.
