Liverpool cruise past Crystal Palace to stay in Champions League race

Liverpool kept the pressure on Manchester United and Aston Villa with a dominant 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Anfield on Saturday.

The Reds were never truly troubled, controlling the tempo throughout the afternoon to secure a comfortable victory.

The result moves Arne Slot’s side to 58 points, level with both United and Villa in the race for the top four.

With United not playing their match until later, Liverpool have seized the opportunity to strengthen their position in the Champions League qualification race.

The performance was a welcome boost for the squad as they enter the final stretch of the campaign.

Liverpool face a monumental run-in where every point will be critical in deciding which of the top contenders secures elite European football.

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