Spendthrift Liverpool suffer major title blow as Jamie Carragher labels Arsenal and Man City 'a completely different level'
Liverpool were left to rue missed opportunities as defeat to Crystal Palace dented their Premier League title hopes.
The Reds They entered the match third in the table and knew that a victory would take them back to the top ahead of city of manchester and Arsenal.
A home clash against Palace, who had not won in the league since February, was the perfect opportunity to take advantage.
However, despite having many scoring opportunities, Liverpool failed to capitalize and were defeated 1-0.
A calm goal from Eberechi Eze in the 14th minute was all Palace needed to seal a crucial victory in hopes of avoiding relegation.
It could well have been 2-0, but Jean-Philippe Mateta's chip was heroic. clear of the line by Andy Robertson.
Darwin Núñez, Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones would later miss great opportunities to draw level with Liverpool in what was one of their worst performances of the season.
And the legend of the Reds Carragher He had no qualms about criticizing them, saying on Sky Sports: “The result for Liverpool has been absolutely shocking.”
With City still on top and Arsenal set to overtake them if they beat Aston Villa, the Reds could soon pull away from the title race.
Their competitors have been more impressive of late, with Carragher adding: “This doesn't look like the performance of a title-winning team.
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“If you think about the form Manchester City and Arsenal are in now, it's a completely different level to Liverpool.”
Jones' chance in particular was missed, as the midfielder shot wide when he came face to face with Dean Henderson.
Liverpool had 21 shots in total against Palace, but only six of them were on target, with Palace making the most of one of their eight attempts.
It is the second time in a week that the Reds have been beaten at Anfield following a 3-0 loss to Atalanta in the Europa League.
They have also extended their winless streak to three matches in all competitions as their hopes of more trophies begin to fade.
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Everton, Tottenham and Aston Villa pose tough tests in the title race run inwith Jurgen Klopp now in his final weeks as manager.
Liverpool now know it is out of their hands as City lead them with two points and Arsenal with one.
The latter will extend that figure to four, although with a win over Villa as this season's title race will prove to be unforgettable.
