Premier League: Dominant Liverpool hammer Crystal Palace 7-0; Arsenal’s crisis worsens with Everton defeat
FirstpostJurgen Klopp’s champions — despite being dogged by injuries this season — are five points clear of neighbours Everton after humiliating Palace 7-0 at Selhurst Park. London: Liverpool sent a chilling warning to the rest of the Premier League on Saturday, smashing seven goals past Crystal Palace as Arsenal’s crisis deepened with defeat at Everton. After a really intense period for the boys they should be really proud of how they came through that, results-wise.” Victory ensured Klopp’s side will be top of the league at Christmas for a third successive season and it is difficult to see how they are going to be stopped from winning a record-equalling 20th league title. Mikel Arteta’s team are in 15th place in the Premier League, already 17 points behind Liverpool, but just four points clear of the relegation zone.