Isak, Wirtz on target as Liverpool sink Palace

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Goals from Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz helped Liverpool move closer to Champions League qualification with a win over Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Two quick goals before half-time put Liverpool in control. Isak opened the scoring, converting a rebound after an effort from Alexis Mac Allister was blocked.

Andy Robertson added a second soon after, finishing a counter-attack to give the hosts a firm advantage at the break.

The focus shifted in the second half when Salah went down holding his hamstring and was forced off just before the hour mark, raising doubts over his availability for the remainder of the season.

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Palace responded through Daniel Muñoz, who pulled a goal back despite Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman going down injured.

However, Florian Wirtz sealed the result in stoppage time with a late strike to restore the two-goal cushion.

The victory lifts Liverpool into fourth place and leaves them well positioned to secure Champions League football, holding an eight-point advantage over the chasing pack with four matches remaining.

While the result strengthens their position, the extent of Salah’s injury could prove decisive in the closing stages of the campaign.

– AFP

Photo: REUTERS/Phil Noble

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