Overview
- Ismaila Sarr struck twice before halftime and Yeremy Pino added a late third to send Palace into the quarter-finals at Anfield.
- Arne Slot made 10 changes, resting senior figures and fielding teenagers Kieran Morrison, Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni, with Freddie Woodman starting in goal as he prioritized looming games against Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Manchester City.
- Liverpool went down to 10 men after youngster Amara Nallo was sent off for a professional foul, with Joe Gomez’s mistake preceding Sarr’s opener.
- The defeat follows four straight league losses and leaves Liverpool seven points behind leaders Arsenal, with Palace now victorious over them three times this season across competitions.
- In other fourth-round ties, Newcastle, Arsenal and Manchester City progressed, while Chelsea edged a 4-3 thriller at Wolves to reach the last eight.