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Liverpool Extend Lead with 1-0 Win Over Crystal Palace, Alisson and Mac Allister Injured

Oct 5, 2024, 02:20 PM

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Diogo Jota's early goal secured the win, marking Liverpool's fifth consecutive away victory this season. However, the win was overshadowed by a serious hamstring injury to goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who was forced off the field. Head coach Arne Slot confirmed that Alisson is expected to be out for a few weeks, potentially missing the upcoming international break. Midfielder Mac Allister also sustained an injury. Despite the injury concerns, Slot's rotation strategy paid off, helping Liverpool achieve nine wins out of ten games under his leadership. The match also featured a VAR debate and a disallowed goal for Crystal Palace.