The wait is almost over for Liverpool after they moved within touching distance of the title by beating Crystal Palace at Anfield.
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Liverpool moved a step closer to clinching their first title in the Premier League era with a resounding 4-0 triumph over Crystal Palace.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's delightful free-kick midway through the first half set Jurgen Klopp's side on the way as they maintained their 100 per cent league record at Anfield this season.
A 16th straight home victory in the competition in 2019-20, albeit this one coming inside an empty stadium due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, was wrapped up just prior to half-time by the returning Mohamed Salah.
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23' GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Crystal Palace (Alexander-Arnold)
Alexander-Arnold steps up to take the set piece and curls the ball into the top right corner of the net. Hennessey stood no chance with that effort. What a wonderful strike!
44' GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Crystal Palace (Salah)
Ruthless from Salah! Fabinho floats a glorious pass down the right channel for Salah to chase. The Egyptian manages to run off Van Aanholt who lost him, before keeping his composure, chesting it down, and steering the ball into the bottom right corner from the middle of the box.
55' GOAL! Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace (Fabinho)
Robertson slides the ball to his right for Fabinho, who unleashes a pinpoint long-range strike from distance that sails beyond Hennessey and into the bottom right corner.
69' GOAL! Liverpool 4-0 Crystal Palace (Mane)
Salah picks the ball up on the halfway line and plays a first-time pass beyond the Palace defence for Mane to chase. The winger latches onto the loose ball, sets himself, and steers his shot into the bottom right corner following a quick counter. Ruthless from the Reds.
92' Hennessey denies Salah's effort
Sakho fails to deal with a lofted cross from the left and Salah sees his effort blocked by Van Aanholt. The loose ball drops to Williams, who forces Sakho to put his body on the line to deny the hosts a fifth goal.
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