Liverpool moved into the Premier League’s top four with a 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on November 9. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring with a header five minutes before half-time. Florian Wirtz then doubled Liverpool’s lead early in the second half with his first league goal of the season. Alexander Isak secured the win by adding a third goal, putting the result beyond doubt. Crystal Palace scored a late consolation penalty through Eddie Nketiah during second-half stoppage time.
The defeat marked Crystal Palace’s fourth consecutive loss in the league, increasing pressure on manager Pierre Sage. Liverpool’s win allowed them to climb back into the top four.
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Meanwhile, Sunderland ended a seven-game Premier League winless run by defeating Chelsea 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. Enzo Le Fee scored the match’s only goal from the penalty spot in the 36th minute after Brian Brobbey was brought down by Chelsea defender Levi Colwill. Sunderland had started the match strongly despite a recent 2-0 Europa League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. Brobbey was instrumental in creating chances and winning the penalty.
Chelsea improved their play after half-time and gained more possession but could not break down Sunderland’s defence. Although they created several chances late on, Sunderland held firm to claim all three points. The result dropped Chelsea to fifth place in the league standings, while Sunderland moved up to 18th.
