Wirtz Ends 12-Game Premier League Goal Drought, Doubling Liverpool's Lead Over Palace

Florian Wirtz has ended a 12-game wait for a Premier League goal, and his strike doubled Liverpool's lead over Crystal Palace.

The Germany international had gone 12 consecutive league matches without scoring, a run that had drawn attention given the weight of expectation that came with his move to Anfield. Breaking the sequence eases some of that pressure and gives Liverpool a more comfortable cushion in the match.

Goals from midfielders are often what separate a win from a narrow result, and this one underlined Wirtz's value when he is finding space in the final third. Readers looking for the final score, scorers' minutes and full match details should check the official Premier League match centre for the complete breakdown.