'We could have done even better than we did'

CHRIS Richards was proud of Crystal Palace's defensive efforts in the final game of the season at Liverpool - but felt it could have been an even better result for the Eagles.

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A historic season ended with Palace taking a point against the champions after Ismaila Sarr’s early goal was cancelled out by a late Mohammed Salah effort.

With Palace leading 1-0, Liverpool lost Ryan Gravenberch mid-way through the second-half, when he was sent off for taking down Daichi Kamada.

But the hosts continued to create chances. Dean Henderson was again outstanding in goal, but Salah struck in the 84th minute to mean the Eagles had to settle for a draw.

For Richards, it was a tough way to end a game Palace had led for so long.