Liverpool took an enormous stride toward Champions League qualification following their vital 3–1 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Liverpool were far from flee-flowing during the opening half hour, but came to life in the final 15 minutes of the first half. Having already seen a penalty rightly overturned by VAR, the Reds proceeded to score two quick-fire goals before the break, Alexander Isak’s timely strike added to by an excellent counter-attacking goal from Andy Robertson.

Palace controversially pulled one back with just under 20 minutes to spare, Daniel Muñoz chipping into an empty net after Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman was on the deck injured.…