Former referee Dermot Gallagher has weighed in on the matter, suggesting that Arne Slot’s side were “unlucky” with a critical moment involving Chris Kavanagh. Controversial corner sparks angerThe match shifted early when Crystal Palace struck first through Ismaila Sarr, capitalising on a defensive error. Kavanagh awarded Palace a corner after the ball deflected inside the Liverpool box. Virgil van Dijk was seen remonstrating with the referee immediately, believing the decision to be incorrect. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, continue to enhance their reputation under Oliver Glasner, showing they can compete with – and beat – the league’s top challengers.