Crystal Palace and Liverpool drew 0-0

Crystal P. and Liverpool failed to open the scoring in the 25-day match, played this Saturday at Selhurst Park.

Despite the fact that Liverpool excelled in having possession throughout the game (60% on average), they could not break the tie against Crystal Palace.

The figure of the meeting was Marc Guéhi. The Crystal Palace defender was important as he collected 7 balls and cleared 8 dangerous balls.

He also played a key role at Selhurst Park Stadium, Jordan Henderson. The Liverpool midfielder stood out against Crystal Palace giving 88 correct passes and stealing 2 balls.

It was a game with many fouls and many interruptions. The reservations were numerous: Naby Keïta, Nathaniel Clyne, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Joël Matip, Andrew Robertson and Joachim Andersen.

Crystal P. coach Patrick Vieira set up a 4-5-1 formation on the pitch with Vicente Guaita in goal; Nathaniel Clyne, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guéhi and Tyrick Mitchell on the defensive line; Cheick Doucouré, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Michael Olise, Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp in the middle; and Jean-Philippe Mateta in attack.

For their part, those led by Jürgen Klopp crashed with a 4-3-3 strategy with Alisson under the three sticks; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joël Matip, Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson in defence; Naby Keïta, Jordan Henderson and James Milner in midfield; and Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota up front.

The appointed referee for the match was Darren England.

Crystal P. travels to Aston Villa the following day, while Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield.

The local is in twelfth place with 27 points, while the visitor has reached 36 points and is seventh in the tournament.

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