Liverpool did suffer a surprising defeat at home just recently. It was on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 against Crystal Palace by a score of 1-0.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Shock Result: This was a massive upset! Crystal Palace hadn’t won against Liverpool in the Premier League in their previous 13 meetings.
- First Home Loss: This was also Liverpool’s first defeat at home in the league since October 2022, ending a long undefeated streak at Anfield.
- Wasteful Finishing: Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Liverpool couldn’t find the back of the net.
This loss has major implications for the Premier League title race:
- Title Hopes Dented: Liverpool’s title challenge took a significant blow. They are now further behind Manchester City, who are currently top of the table.
- Klopp’s Woes: This adds to a string of recent disappointments for Jurgen Klopp’s side, including a Europa League quarter-final defeat just a few days earlier.