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Liverpool's exit breaks Palace's 91-year-old record
Liverpool's exit in the fourth round of the English League Cup broke a 91-year-old record. They lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace at Anfield. Here are the facts and reactions.
Anfield has always been seen as a strong fortress in English football. But that fortress fell apart in Wednesday's match. Liverpool's 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the fourth round of the League Cup brought back dark memories from a century ago. The All Reds failed to score after conceding three goals at home for the first time since 1934.
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| Liverpool players leaving the field after defeat, ending the club’s record and breaking Crystal Palace’s 91-year-old football milestone. |
Match results
Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace
Scorers: Ismail Carr (2), Yearly Piano (1)
Red card: Amara Nalo (Liverpool)
Palace took the lead with two goals in the first half. Liverpool went down to 10 men after the break due to a red card. In the end, a goal by Yearly Piano sealed Palace's victory.
Analysis of Liverpool's decline
Coach Arne Scott made 10 changes to the starting lineup to manage a busy Premier League schedule. This left the team lacking balance and experience. Losing six of the last seven matches clearly shows the players have lost confidence.
"There is no excuse for six defeats in seven games," said Arne Slot, Liverpool coach.
Defense weaknesses
Three big defensive mistakes in 90 minutes.
Six untracked passes.
55% dual loss rate.
Palace's strategic advantage
Crystal Palace used a high pressing and counter-transition strategy to attack. This worked effectively against the young Liverpool defense.
Data analysis
Statistics Liverpool Crystal Palace
Ball possession 67% 33%
Shots on target 2 7
Corners 9 3
Pass rate 88% 72%
Goals 0 3
Liverpool had more possession, but it wasn't effective. Palace showed impressive attacking efficiency with just 33% possession.
Liverpool hadn't lost 3-0 at home since February 1934, when they faced Bolton Wanderers. This defeat marks a significant failure in their history.
Other match results:
Newcastle United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea 4-3 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City 3-1 Swansea City
Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
Quarter-final draw:
Newcastle vs Fulham
Man City vs Brentford
Chelsea vs Cardiff City
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
All matches will be held on December 15, 2025.
Reactions from coaches and players
"For a team like Liverpool, such a result is unacceptable. The biggest challenge now is to restore the players' confidence," said Arne Slot.
“We knew it would be tough to play at Anfield. But our team spirit helped us win,” said Ismail Carr, Palace forward.
Question 1: When was the last time Liverpool lost 3-0 at home?
Answer: Against Bolton in the FA Cup in February 1934.
Question 2: Who scored goals for Palace?
Answer: Ismail Carr (2) and Yearly Piano (1).
Question 3: Why did the Liverpool coach field a second-tier team?
Answer: Arne Slot made 10 changes to manage the busy schedule and give players a rest.
Question 4: Who is Palace's next opponent?
Answer: Arsenal.
Question 5: When will the quarterfinals start?
Answer: December 15, 2025.
Liverpool’s defeat was not just an exit from the cup; it was a major blow to their confidence. Crystal Palace's strategy, mental strength, and organized play were key to this historic win. Liverpool must improve quickly or risk falling out of the title race midway through the season.
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Headline: Liverpool's exit: Palace breaks 91-year-old record
Main Entity: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, League Cup 2025
Publisher: Dhaka News BD
Author: Md. Nauru Islam
Genre: Football, Sports Analysis