Overview
- Crystal Palace won 3-0 at Anfield, with Ismaila Sarr scoring twice before Yeremy Pino added a late third after Amara Nallo was sent off.
- Arne Slot made 10 changes, fielding teenagers Kieran Morrison, Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni, with Freddie Woodman starting in goal.
- The defeat was Liverpool’s sixth in seven matches across competitions and followed four straight league losses in a troubled title defence.
- Recurring defensive lapses and the muted impact of high-profile signings such as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz drew fresh criticism.
- Palace advanced to the last eight, joining Newcastle, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea, and recorded a third win over Liverpool this season.