By Moses Nicholas
Liverpool overcame the frustration of an early Saturday Premier League kickoff to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace, with Mohamed Salah reaching a milestone of 200 goals for the Reds.
Jurgen Klopp had expressed his displeasure with the fixture schedule ahead of the Selhurst Park visit, and Liverpool struggled initially against Roy Hodgson's determined hosts.
Despite recent struggles, Palace rose to the occasion, with Alisson's crucial saves keeping Liverpool in contention on either side of the halftime interval.
The match was not without VAR controversy, as Jean-Philippe Mateta calmly converted a penalty following Jarell Quansah's foul, which was eventually penalized after a prolonged deliberation.
Klopp made strategic substitutions from the bench to change the game's dynamics, even as controversy ensued when referee Andy Madley issued a second yellow card to Jordan Ayew.
Seizing the opportunity, Mohamed Salah capitalized on Curtis Jones' sharp play inside the box to score his 200th Premier League goal, albeit with a significant deflection.
The decisive moment, however, belonged to substitute Harvey Elliott, who unleashed a powerful strike to secure the victory, leaving Palace fans heartbroken and potentially paving the way for Roy Hodgson's departure before Christmas.
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