Elliot sends Liverpool to the Summit as Salah hits 200th goal for the Reds in dramatic comeback against Palace

Selhurst Park, 

Saturday, 9 December, 2023 

McCreadie Andias 

Liverpool's Egyptian Foward Mohamed Salah achievement a 200 carrier goal mark for Liverpool in a 2-1 comeback over Crystal Palace in a Premier league match played at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. 

Liverpool dominated possession but palace proved their worth launching more dangerous attacks against the Reds. 

Despite having a penalty decision overturned following a lengthy VAR check due to Will Hughes fouling Wataru Endō, the Eagles continued to make things difficult with Chris Richards and Hughes blocking efforts from Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai respectively when it seemed Liverpool had finally carved out an opening before the break.

Both managers made a change ahead of the restart and Palace’s incoming frontman Jean-Philippe Mateta won a penalty when he was brought down by Jarell Quansah.

The Frenchman insisted on taking the spot-kick himself and sent Alisson the wrong way to score his first league goal of the season, sending Selhurst Park into rapturous celebrations.

At 75 minutes ,a spell hit the Eagles as Jordan Ayew received a second yellow for bringing down Harvey Elliott.

Moments later, Mohamed Salah sent a deflected strike past Sam Johnstone to become the fifth Liverpool player to score 200 goals for Liverpool whilst also joining the top 10 club for premier league all time top scorers with 150 PL goals. 

It was Elliott who won the day for the Reds with a shot in the 91st minute going straight into the back of the net. 

The victory took Liverpool top of the table ahead of Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa, while the Reds’ unbeaten run was extended to nine matches.