PALACE REIGN FOR KINGS OF THE ROAD

THE Slot machine paid out yet another jackpot as Liverpool dug deep for a priceless and gritty victory.

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This triumph, which ensures the Reds will retain top spot for the international break, was their ninth in 10 outings under head coach Arne Slot, who is the first Kop boss to win his first four away league fixtures and his first five on the road in all competitions.

Liverpool looked poised to obliterate struggling Palace when Diogo Jota fired a ninth-minute opener but they failed to net a second before losing goalkeeper Alisson to yet another hamstring injury.

The Eagles, who remain winless after seven top-flight matches, were left furious after VAR denied them a penalty when Virgil van Dijk appeared to pull back Marc Guehi.