There are times when a football team doesn't just need three points, they also need a victory that can bring back the confidence of the players. I think that was exactly what Liverpool needed when they travelled to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Liverpool have not been enjoying the best moment recently, especially after losing consecutive games against Arsenal and Fenerbahçe. As a supporters or even someone who follows football closely just like me, you will understand how frustrating it can be when a team you expect to perform well keeps disappointing. That was why this victory was very important for them.
The game ended 3-1 in favour of Liverpool, with Alexis Mac Allister opening the scoring in the 40th minute through a beautiful header. Florian Wirtz increased the lead in the 54th minute, and honestly, I was happy seeing him get on the scoresheet. He is a talented player and I believe Liverpool still have so much to enjoy from him. Sometimes, all a player needs is a little confidence to start performing better.
Alexander Isak added the third goal in the 89th minute, making the victory more comfortable before Eddie Nketiah scored a late consolation goal from the spot kick for Crystal Palace.
However, I don't want to pretend Liverpool had everything under control throughout the match. Crystal Palace created some dangerous opportunities and Alisson had to make important saves to keep his team ahead. This is something Liverpool should look into because stronger opponents might punish them for giving away such opportunities.
For Crystal Palace, I honestly don't know what is happening with the team at the current moment. Four consecutive Premier League defeats is becoming a serious concern. Their position at the bottom of the table is not where they would want to find themselves, and the manager needs to do something quickly.
For me, Liverpool should enjoy this victory but they should not forget that consistency is what makes a big team different. Winning one match is good, but building on that result is even more important.
Let's see what happens after the international break.
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