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Liverpool secures win at Crystal Palace despite late penalty controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 5:31 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Liverpool secures win at Crystal Palace despite late penalty controversy

Summary

Liverpool achieved a crucial victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on November 8, 2026. Alexis Mac Allister scored the opener five minutes before halftime, followed by goals from Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, putting Liverpool ahead 3-0. Eddie Nketiah converted a late penalty for Palace, which left Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola frustrated due to the officiating. Iraola expressed his displeasure with the late penalty decision, citing inconsistency in VAR usage this season. The win solidifies Liverpool's position among the Premier League's top teams as they head into the international break.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool wins 3-1 against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
•Mac Allister opens the scoring with a header from a free-kick.
•Iraola criticizes late penalty decision despite winning margin.
•Liverpool now has 13 away points in the Premier League this season.
•Next up is the international break for Liverpool players.

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5:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'I'm really upset' - Andoni Iraola fumes over late penalty decision despite Liverpool win

What they're saying

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Liverpool secured a vital three points at Selhurst Park to keep pace with the Premier League's frontrunners, but the post-match mood was far from celebratory for head coach Andoni Iraola. Despite a clinical display that saw the Reds dismantle a struggling Crystal Palace side, the Spaniard was left fuming over a late officiating decision that he believes highlighted a lack of consistency in the division.
— Yahoo Sports

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