Mac Allister, Wirtz and Isak score as Liverpool win at Crystal Palace
Liverpool defeated Crystal Palace in a Premier League match at Selhurst Park on 8 November 2026, with Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak among the scorers; the victory increased pressure on Palace manager Pierre Sage. Wirtz and Mac Allister each recorded their first Premier League goal of the season in the game.
Mac Allister opened the scoring with a header and later Wirtz finished after pressing strongly; Isak added a late goal and now has seven in the league this season. The match report highlighted individual performances across both sides, with BBC Sport publishing player ratings and fan-submitted averages for each player.
For Crystal Palace goalkeeper and defence, Dean Henderson was rated 5 after making a couple of good saves but being beaten for all three goals. Jefferson Lerma received a 4 for his initial battling but ultimately being outmatched by Liverpool's quality, while Chris Richards and Axel Disasi were both given 4s as part of a backline that conceded three goals. Oscar Mingueza was rated 5 for his ball play but was judged not to have pushed forward enough, and Adam Wharton earned a 5 after tidy possession and a header that was saved by Alisson.
Quinten Timber was rated 4, having lost Alexis Mac Allister for the first goal, supplied some good deliveries but suffered from poor decision-making and was replaced on the hour mark by Osorio, who was rated 5 and described as failing to make an impact. Tyrick Mitchell received a 6 for his forward play and for creating chances, Daichi Kamada a 5 after a near-volley, and Yeremy Pino was one of Palace’s positives with a 7 after hitting the woodwork and consistently causing problems. Jorgen Strand Larsen was rated 5 for posing questions to Liverpool’s backline; Eddie Nketiah, introduced on 72 minutes for Strand Larsen, was rated 6 after missing a good chance but scoring from the spot. Unused Palace substitutes listed were Benitez, Canvot, Chilwell, Doucoure and Hughes.
Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson was awarded a 9 after a stunning reaction save to deny Kamada shortly before Liverpool took the lead and several crucial saves thereafter, the report stating "Back to his best." Ronald Araujo was given a 6 after struggling at times against Mitchell and Pino and picking up an early booking but being involved in the second goal. Virgil van Dijk received an 8 for a solid block to deny Jorgen Strand Larsen, and Jeremy Jacquet was rated 7 for an improved defensive showing and nearly scored just before half-time. Milos Kerkez earned a 6; he pushed up the flank, dealt with Kamada and Mingueza, but conceded the penalty.
In Liverpool’s attack and midfield, Alexis Mac Allister was rated 7 for a header that nearly scored before he opened his Premier League account for the season. Dominik Szoboszlai (7) provided the assist for Mac Allister and was influential with his passing, described as potentially capable of having three assists in the first half alone. Cody Gakpo was rated 6 for providing width and outlets, while Florian Wirtz received an 8 after pressing effectively and scoring his first Premier League goal of the season and supplying the assist for Isak. Bradley Barcola was rated 7 despite missing a close-range chance and was credited with the assist for Wirtz; Alexander Isak was given a 7 for a smart run and persistence that led to his late goal. Liverpool substitutes Nyoni (on 69 for Szoboszlai) was rated 6 for a faultless appearance, and Munoz (on 69 for Barcola) was rated 5 after being booked for diving; unused Liverpool subs were Mamardashvili, Endo, Tsimikas and McConnell.
After the opportunity to rate players closed, BBC Sport reported that each displayed score represents the average from all user submissions, reflecting both the editorial ratings and fan evaluations for the match.
