Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace: Reds edge closer to Champions League qualification

Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Saturday as Arne Slot's side took a massive step towards sealing UEFA Champions League qualification for next season. WATCH — Full match replay Alexander Isak and Andy Robertson put Liverpool in control in the first half but a controversial goal from Daniel Munoz gave a spirited Palace side a chance of grabbing a point in the second half. But Florian Wirtz spanked home a beauty late on to seal a third-straight win for Liverpool as they're now on 58 points and are eight points clear of sixth-place with four games to go.

Palace remain on 43 points. Quality from Isak, Wirtz showcases high hopes for next season Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz both scored high-quality goals which proved key in this win and that should provide Liverpool fans with plenty of hope for next season. Of course, Arne Slot needs to create a style of play which creates more chances for that duo, and others, but Isak and Wirtz have the individual brilliance to win games on their own.

If Liverpool can keep improving defensively and win the ball back higher up the pitch consistently, they will be able to counter teams like they did really well throughout this game and then Isak and Wirtz have the ability to finish off plenty of chances. What’s next? Liverpool head to Manchester United next Sunday in a massive game, while Palace play away to Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semifinal on Thursday then head to Bournemouth next Sunday.

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace score: 3-1 Isak 35', Robertson 40', Wirtz 90+6'; Munoz 74' Liverpool vs Crystal Palace live updates! — By Joe Prince-Wright Wirtz smashes home the clincher! Liverpool have been under pressure in this second half but a long throw from Joe Gomez is flicked back to Florian Wirtz by Mac Allister and Wirtz spanks a beauty of a shot in off the far post.