Liverpool supporters make brilliant Roy Hodgson point after Man City slip up against Crystal Palace
Liverpool may not be in action until Sunday but supporters kept a close eye on Manchester City’s clash with Crystal Palace.
The Reds started the weekend in top spot after their recent away victory at Palace. It proved to be a hard-fought win for Jurgen Klopp’s side at Selhurst Park, with Harvey Elliott’s stoppage time goal helping to bring three points back to Merseyside.
Title rivals Manchester City had an opportunity to move a point behind Liverpool with a home win over Palace on Saturday afternoon. And Pep Guardiola’s team appeared to be cruising to a routine victory at the Etihad through goals from Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis.
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However, Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta halved the deficit with his goal in the 76th minute, sparking a late comeback. A foul from Phil Foden led Michael Olise to equalise from the penalty spot in the 95th minute and provide another twist to the title race.
The result means that Liverpool remain in first place ahead of facing old rivals Manchester United, while Arsenal will also be in action against Brighton on Sunday. In a quirk of the fixture calendar, the Reds will play three league games before Man City next play a Premier League match as Guardiola's side head to the Club World Cup.
Following Man City’s draw with Palace, Liverpool fans were quick to praise the Eagles, including their manager Roy Hodgson, who used to be in charge at Anfield. Here’s a look at what some fans had to say about the result on social media:
@LFCLambsy: Palace you absolute legends
@Darren95Looney: Yes Palace!!! This next week is huge for the
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