Ten years after the notorious Steven Gerrard’s slip, which ended in a title crush, the Reds have fallen again in April at Anfield. And the consequences could be pretty much the same.Crystal Palace have defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield thanks to Eberechi Eze’s first-half winner to push the Scousers miles away from the desired championship path.The Reds are now two points behind the current league leaders, Manchester City, and Arsenal could re-instate their Premier League lead if they beat Aston Villa later today.LIVERPOOL LOSE TO CRYSTAL PALACE AT ANFIELD 😱CRUCIAL POINTS DROPPED IN THE TITLE RACE 👀 pic.twitter.com/mpVdpyeMMW— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 14, 2024 We witnessed such an eventful match, with sloppy Liverpool turning the ball over so many times. On the other hand, Palace had set so many traps for them and the Eagles were just there waiting to pounce.Led by inspired Eze, Palace found so much space in the attacking third, running riots against vulnerable Liverpool’s defence through counter-attacks.That was just the way they broke the deadlock for a perfect start – Tyrick Mitchell cut back from the left-hand side and Eze found himself in acres of space eight yards out with no red shirts picking him up. Smooth finishing and the Reds conceded the opening goal. It was the fourth time the same happened in their last five Premier League games at Anfield – as many as their previous 22 beforehand!But it was only the beginning.LIVERPOOL ARE FINISHED!!!! What a goal by Eze pic.twitter.com/wLO4KnPkWX— Jacky (@MCFC_Jacky) April 14, 2024 High-flying Eagles launched a counter as Virgil van Dijk slipped while trying to get back and chase down Jean-Philippe Mateta. The latter had chipped Alisson and the ball was heading goalbound before Andy Robertson raced back for an incredible clearance off the line. With their backs firmly to the wall, the hosts tried bouncing back, which resulted in two clear-cut chances, but a crossbar and Palace’s keeper denied Endo’s and Diaz’s efforts.And that was still just the beginning.The second-half drama was almost palpable, as both sides rushed to snatch a win, openly fighting in front of packed Anfield.Darwin hit the keeper from close range, and Palace’s defender blocked Diogo Jota’s shot from six yards out. Those were clear-cut chances, but not even worth mentioning compared to the one-on-one Curtis Jones had around the 70-th-minute mark.Curtis Jones misses a sitter pic.twitter.com/f8FN42LNDZ— Footy Weekly World (Banky) (@Footybanky) April 14, 2024 It will probably go down as the miss of the season, with Liverpool winger having all the time and space in the world to put it past the custodian, but fired wide.On the other end, Mateta was again on the verge of wrapping up the tie, but Alisson reacted marvellously to save his side. At least for a while. The Brazilian gave them some hope going into the final minutes of this crazy game.Salah was so close to scoring on the other end from inside the six-yard box, but Mitchel made a jaw-dropping block to deprive the hosts of all hopes.Has the title just slipped through Liverpool’s fingers? Most probably, yes.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 33Saturday Newcastle – Tottenham 4-0 (2-0)/Isak 30, 50, Gordon 32, Schar 87/Brentford – Sheffield Utd 2-0 (0-0)/Arblaster 64 og, Onyeka 90+3/Nott.Forest – Wolverhampton 2-2 (1-1)/Gibbs-White 45+2, Danilo 57 – Cunha 40, 62/Man.City – Luton 5-1 (1-0)/Hashioka 2 og, Kovacic 64, Haaland 76 pen, Doku 87, Gvardiol 90+3 – Barkley 81/Burnley – Brighton 1-1 (0-0)/Broenhill 75 – Muric 79 og/Bournemouth – Man.Utd. 2-2 (2-1)/Solanke 16, Kluivert 36 – Fernandes 31, 65 pen/Sunday West Ham – Fulham 0-2 (0-1)/Pereira 9, 72/Liverpool – Crystal Palace 0-1 (0-1)/Eze 14/18:30: (1.30) Arsenal (5.80) Aston Villa (9.00)Monday 22:00: (1.70) Chelsea (3.70) Everton (5.10)***odds are subject to change***
