In a stunning upset at Anfield, a rotated Liverpool side was dismantled 3–0 by Crystal Palace yesterday in the Carabao Cup fourth round. The result adds to Liverpool’s woes this season and places fresh pressure on manager Arne Slot.
Ismaila Sarr starred for Palace, scoring twice— first with a powerful strike after a Joe Gomez error in the 41st minute, and then a clinical finish just before halftime.
Liverpool were reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute when Amara Nallo received a second yellow card for fouling Justin Devenny.
Yeremy Pino added Palace’s third in the 88th minute, completing a humbling night for the Reds
Liverpool had fielded a weakened lineup, resting several starters, but the magnitude of the defeat — especially at home — will worry fans and pundits alike.
Defensive Fragility Exposed
Liverpool’s defense buckled under pressure repeatedly. Gomez’s initial mistake was punished swiftly, and the team never recovered its structure after going down.
Rotated Squad Paid the Price
Slot chose to rest regulars, but the depth of his squad was tested harshly under the night’s intensity. The mismatch showed clear gaps between first-choice starters and backups.
Psychological Blow
This marks Liverpool’s sixth loss in seven matches across all competitions. Fans at Anfield taunted Slot’s future, chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning.
From a football prediction standpoint, such a result makes models question Liverpool’s resilience. Future predictions may favor “double chance” or “draw or away” outcomes in games involving Liverpool, especially in knockout ties or away matches.
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