Date: 23 April 1991 Opposition: Crystal Palace
2 Times Guardian Press Assoc. 3 Date: 23 April 1991 April Opposition: Crystal Palace 1991 Competition: League Liverpool maintain their title challenge Liverpool book Euro ticket Liverpool 3 Crystal Palace 0 THE almighty cheer by the Crystal Palace supporters when they heard Arsenal LIVERPOOL, even if they fail to retain the championship, will finish with some were 20 up was a touch unkind, but perhaps understandable. After all, last season compensation. they had suffered intolerably as Liverpool put nine goals past their newly Four days after their European ban was lifted in London, they assured themselves promoted team at Anfield. of a place in at least the Uefa Cup next season by beating Crystal Palace at Anfield Liverpool won again last night with goals from Rush, an absolute beauty, Barnes last night. and an own goal by McGoldrick thus ensuring European football on Merseyside Goals from Ian Rush, John Barnes and Eddie McGoldrick, chosen unexpectedly as again next season. The result at Highbury means that in all probability it will be Palace's sweeper, also determined that the title will be decided in the closing the Uefa Cup. With no First Division games this Saturday, the momentum week, as was the case two years ago. Liverpool have gained over the last few days since the arrival of Souness must go Arsenal, dramatically triumphant then, remain three points clear and, with a on hold. vastly superior goal difference, retain their position as favourites. Liverpool made an edgy start. In recent times they have found Palace a fiery Graeme Souness had asked for Arsenal's opponents ``to do us a few favours'', but dragon and for 25 minutes or more the home side looked for a suitable St George he hardly have expected his own club's visitors to have been more to rescue them.
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