A match with the first things at Anfield, and perhaps also the last things. For the first time, two £100 million contracts of Liverpool both scored, when Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scored together.
Andy Robertson also scored - possibly his last goal in Liverpool colors. A glorious era is gradually closing, although large investments have not yet guaranteed a commensurate future.
This match is also a cross between the old and the new. Florian Wirtz's goal in the 90+6th minute - a classy finish from a distance of 12m - helped him and Isak both put their names on the scoreboard, even though the Swedish striker had left the field earlier. The total transfer value of the 3 goalscorers is up to 249 million pounds, of which Robertson only accounts for 8 million pounds.
But farewells are approaching. If that could be the last time Mohamed Salah scores in front of Anfield stands, then he has to leave the field with a limping posture, clapping to greet the audience from all sides. This is a sign that a hamstring injury could cause him to be absent for the rest of the season. "We don't know. Let's hope for the best" - coach Arne Slot said.
With Salah and Robertson, the end seems to be near. Liverpool still holds a top spot in the UEFA Champions League, but emotions at Anfield continuously shifted from joy to worry. Crystal Palace almost equalized when Jorgen Strand Larsen's shot hit both posts.
However, Palace could not create a historic milestone - defeating Liverpool four times in a season. Instead, Wirtz's goal helped Liverpool widen the gap with sixth-placed Brighton to 8 points. "The Champions League is very important to this club and we have taken a big step forward" - Robertson shared.
Robertson - one of The Kop's most successful signings - created an emotional moment. From a long-range combination across the field with the participation of Ibrahima Konate, Wirtz and Curtis Jones, the Scottish defender pushed high and finished decisively to defeat Dean Henderson.
Meanwhile, Isak showed a scoring instinct when he took advantage of Alexis Mac Allister's missed shot to score. That was his first goal in 2026, after a long period of injury.
At the end of the match, attention was also paid to Freddie Woodman - who made his Premier League debut for Liverpool. He made two excellent saves against Jean-Philippe Mateta and Maxence Lacroix, receiving praise from the stands.
However, Woodman also had an incident when he was injured in the situation where Daniel Munoz scored for Palace. Coach Oliver Glasner said it was a legitimate situation, while Slot expressed dissatisfaction.
However, Woodman continued to play and Liverpool did not need any "gifts" from the opponent. Wirtz and Isak scored, enough to bring a victory, and perhaps a special day, mixed with nostalgia and hope.
