Crystal Palace 0-2 Liverpool - Man of the Match
After blowing West Ham on opening weekend, Liverpool won in a different, and more satisfying way against Crystal Palace under the lights at Selhurst Park.
The Reds' performance oozed control and composure virtually from start to finish. There was never any hint of panic as they chipped away in the first half until James Milner rolled home a penalty on the stroke of the interval, and even before Sadio Mané sealed the win at the death the three points seemed safe.
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Liverpool battle to a 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace
Kicking off on Monday night, Liverpool were looking up at their rivals in the early season Premier League table. A win was needed to keep pace with Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester City, who set out a marker with a 6-1 victory on Sunday.
It was obvious early on that this wasn't going to be a highlight reel match. Palace weren't in the mood for a cake walk. Their physicality and speed were an interesting match for the Reds, but ultimately …
Player ratings as Liverpool see off Crystal Palace 2-0
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Great win, lovely team to play against, Palace are. Never a moment's doubt.
Let's get into it.
Oh Virgil...
Alisson (7): Didn't have anything to do for an hour in respect to goalkeeping so instead he made a case for best passer on the pitch. Commanded his area well late on and made a couple of smart saves.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (6): Good at the back which is …