25 JUNE 2020

Liverpool thrashed Crystal Palace 4-0 and are on the brink of the Premier League title, knowing a win or draw for Chelsea against Manchester City on Thursday will see them crowned English champions for the first time in 30 years.

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An inch-perfect Trent Alexander-Arnold free-kick (23) and trademark finish from the returning Mohamed Salah (44) rewarded Liverpool’s first-half dominance at Anfield and, with the visitors’ threat hampered by an early injury to Wilfried Zaha, the Reds continued their control after the break.

Fabinho crashed home a stunning 30-yard strike (55) and Sadio Mane slotted home number four (68) to extend their advantage over second-placed Manchester City to 23 points.

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Liverpool’s attentions will now turn to City’s trip to Chelsea. If City win, then Liverpool will have the chance to clinch the crown against the defending champions next Thursday, July 2.

Player ratings

Liverpool: Alisson (7), Alexander-Arnold (8), Gomez (7), Van Dijk (7), Robertson (7), Fabinho (9), Henderson (7), Wijnaldum (7), Salah (9), Firmino (7), Mane (9).

Subs: Oxlade-Chamberlain (6), Williams (6), Minamino (6), Keita (N/A), Elliott (N/A)

Crystal Palace: Hennessey (5), Ward (5), Cahill (5), Sakho (5), Van Aanholt (6), Kouyate (6), McCarthy (6), McArthur (6), Zaha (N/A), Townsend (5), Ayew (5).

Subs: Meyer (6), Milivojevic (6), Riedewald (5), Pierrick (N/A)

Man of the match: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)