That tactic has not always proven successful as the quality has sometimes been limited, but there have been improvements and it appears to be reaping rewards this season. Long throws do not need to be perfect in order to be threatening and Palace now have diversification in their goalscoring.

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Liverpool face Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup. Get match details, betting tips, predictions and TV info for the big game at Anfield

There is real excitement about Chelsea at the moment. They have just won the Club World Cup but the Premier League is the one they want and I bet one or two of their fans are thinking they have got half a chance this season. This game might be a reminder ...

Report and free match highlights as Chelsea beat Liverpool at Stamford Bridge; Moises Caicedo blasts hosts into early lead; Cody Gakpo equalises in second half from Alexander Isak assist; Estevao scores 95th-minute winner;

Liverpool’s miserable run continued as they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Crystal Palace. Arne Slot rang the changes and Palace ran out 3-0 winners, while there were also wins for holders Newcastle,