PLAYER RATINGS: Mohamed Salah among five Liverpool starters to be given low 5/10 score while Crystal Palace star puts in man of the match performance to put England on alert

Liverpool's Premier League title hopes were dealt a surprise blow after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat by Crystal Palace at Anfield. Liverpool's Premier League title hopes were dealt a shock blow after they lost to Crystal Palace Eberechi Eze's first-half goal leaves Jurgen Klopp's side adrift of Manchester City and Arsenal Mohamed Salah could not rescue the Reds after salvaging a point at Old Trafford a week ago Your browser does not support iframes. Positioning for Palace's goal not what it should have been – 5 Virgil van Dijk – Had Robertson to thank when a slip almost led to a second Palace goal. The pick of his side's bunch – 7 Alexis Mac Allister – Worked hard but struggled to dictate anything in the centre of the pitch in one of his most disappointing outings in red so far - 5.5 Wataru Endo – Hasn't looked the same since he missed the Sheffield United match with a knock and was withdrawn at the interval after struggling again – 5 Curtis Jones – Attitude could not be faulted but he will be haunted by two missed chances in the second half that would have changed the game – 5 Luis Diaz – Thought a flying volley in the first half had got Liverpool back into it but he was one of many to find Henderson an immovable object – 6.5 Darwin Nunez – One of those erratic afternoons when you think he is going to burst into life but ultimately fails to find a way through – 5 Another erratic afternoon for Darwin Nunez but he ultimately failed to find a way through Mohamed Salah – Another who is missing his old sparkle and his performance was summed up when he was denied a tap in from close range – 5 Mohamed Salah is missing his old sparkle and he saw a clear-cut chance late on blocked Subs Dominik Szoboszlai – the spectacular early displays seem so far away at present – 5 Trent Alexander-Arnold – back from injury but looked rusty - 5 Cody Gakpo – A couple of good balls into the area but not enough influence – 5 Diogo Jota – usual prolific but squandered two great chances – 5 Harvey Elliott Manager Jurgen Klopp – Looked absolutely crestfallen in the final minutes as he knew a goal wasn't coming and that a dream was dying - 5 Jurgen Klopp looked crestfallen, as though he knew his side's title challenge was dying CRYSTAL PALACE Dean Henderson – A magnificent afternoon, best encapsulated by an incredible point-blank save to thwart Nunez – 8.5 Dean Henderson enjoyed a magnificent afternoon and made several eye-catching saves Joachim Andersen was towering at the back for Palace and never let anything past him Nathaniel Clyne – Back at one of his former clubs and back with a performance that showed why defending has always been so natural for him - 8 Joachim Andersen – Towering in the centre of his team's defence, never letting anything past him and blocking everything that came his way – 8 Jefferson Lerma – Booked late on but that didn't blot his day's work, as he worked diligently to keep Salah at arm's length – 7 Daniel Munoz – Covered miles up and down the flank and knew he had been in a battle with Robertson, one which he more than acquitted himself – 7 Adam Wharton – Taking the step up from the Championship in his stride, stood tall in the heart of the battle with Liverpool's midfield three – 7 Will Hughes – Always been a lovely footballer, so elegant in possession and this was the case again, as he kept things ticking over – 7 Tyrick Mitchell – Brilliant cross provided the opening for Eze's goal but an all-round display to show why Gareth Southgate always has him in his thoughts – 7.5 Michael Olise – So much to like about this forward, with his clever running and energy. Deserved a goal for all he did and, really, should have had one - 8 Eberechi Eze – Delivered the moment that mattered, a calm and composed finish in front of The Kop to effectively end Liverpool's title challenge – 7 Eberechi Eze delivered the moment that mattered with a calm and composed finish Subs Jordan Ayew – maintained the pressing and pressure on Liverpool's defence – 6 Jairo Riedewald Jeffrey Schlupp Joel Ward Manager Oliver Glasner – Tactics worked a treat and how he enjoyed the moment at the final whistle, roaring his delight and engulfing his coaches in glee – 8 Referee Chris Kavanagh – Officials have been in Liverpool's spotlight all year but there wasn't anything they could pick fault in here – 7