By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Liverpool will head into the international break at the top of Premier League table after a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park.
Eddie Nketiah had a goal ruled out for Crystal Palace after 30 seconds.
Prompt News reports that Liverpool scored the winning goal with their first attack of the game.
Cody Gakpo ran on to Kostas Tsimkas through ball and centered for Jota, who dribbled past Trevoh Chalobah before slotting the ball into the net.
The Portugal international missed the chance to double Liverpool’s after the hour when he mistimed his header from Trent Alexander -Arnold’s cross.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson went off injured 11 minutes from time after he was forced into a hasty clearance.
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