Analysis: The Eagles show class to overpower the Reds

Crystal Palace fans may have had their tongues firmly in cheeks when they chanted "we're going to win the league" - but Oliver Glasner's side fully deserved their victory against Liverpool.

They may have lost star forward Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, but they still possess quality and ran Liverpool ragged at regular intervals.

Only the formidable one-man barrier of Alisson and the woodwork spared the champions first-half humiliation and somehow kept the deficit at just one goal.

Glasner's emerging side have now gone 18 games unbeaten, playing with the confidence that winning the FA Cup has given them, as well as the knowledge their outstanding leader is once again proving his managerial pedigree.

Palace possess strength through the spine of their side - from Henderson in goal, captain Marc Guehi in defence, Adam Wharton in midfield and a thrilling attack in which striker Mateta may be erratic, but a constant danger.

How Liverpool must wish Marc Guehi's deadline day move had not fallen through and that they had his steadying influence at the back for them, where they have looked vulnerable all season and Ibrahima Konate endured a nightmare.

Palace are unbeaten after six league games and this performance demonstrated why they deserve that lofty status.