Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
Israel-Gaza warWeekendTN Magazine
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Alisson Becker – 6. The Brazilian was left isolated for Palace’s goal but narrowed the angle enough to ensure Zaha’s strike had to be precise. Otherwise he had little to do. Getty Images
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Alisson Becker – 6. The Brazilian was left isolated for Palace’s goal but narrowed the angle enough to ensure Zaha’s strike had to be precise. Otherwise he had little to do. Getty Images
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7. The 23-year-old deserved more of a reward for his crossing. His passing sometimes lacked accuracy but his instinct was always progressive. PA
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7. The 23-year-old deserved more of a reward for his crossing. His passing sometimes lacked accuracy but his instinct was always progressive. PA
Nathaniel Phillips – 4. The 25-year-old did not see any Premier League action last season because he was on loan. He did not look ready for a return to the top flight and struggled with Zaha’s pace before making way for Gomez in the 63rd minute. EPA
Nathaniel Phillips – 4. The 25-year-old did not see any Premier League action last season because he was on loan. He did not look ready for a return to the top flight and struggled with Zaha’s pace before making way for Gomez in the 63rd minute. EPA
Virgil van Dijk – 6. The Dutchman was solid, particularly when his team were a man short. His attempts to generate some forward momentum did not really work. Reuters
Virgil van Dijk – 6. The Dutchman was solid, particularly when his team were a man short. His attempts to generate some forward momentum did not really work. Reuters
Andrew Robertson – 5. The Scot does not have the same chemistry with Diaz that he had with Sadio Mane. As a consequence, his attacking raids were not as dangerous and he was replaced by Tsimikas in the 63rd minute. AP Photo
Andrew Robertson – 5. The Scot does not have the same chemistry with Diaz that he had with Sadio Mane. As a consequence, his attacking raids were not as dangerous and he was replaced by Tsimikas in the 63rd minute. AP Photo
Fabinho – 4. The Brazilian has made a poor start to the season. He had the chance to break up the move for Palace’s goal and was often behind the pace of the game. Reuters
Fabinho – 4. The Brazilian has made a poor start to the season. He had the chance to break up the move for Palace’s goal and was often behind the pace of the game. Reuters
James Milner – 6. The 36-year-old was robust without ever being dynamic. He tried hard to be creative but could not connect with the forwards in a dangerous manner. Henderson came on for him in the 63rd minute. Getty Images
James Milner – 6. The 36-year-old was robust without ever being dynamic. He tried hard to be creative but could not connect with the forwards in a dangerous manner. Henderson came on for him in the 63rd minute. Getty Images
Harvey Elliott – 7. A fine effort from the 19-year-old, whose energy and intelligence were prominent. In the second half he tired and came off for Carvalho with 11 minutes left. Getty Images
Harvey Elliott – 7. A fine effort from the 19-year-old, whose energy and intelligence were prominent. In the second half he tired and came off for Carvalho with 11 minutes left. Getty Images
Mohamed Salah – 6. The Egyptian is as eager as ever but things are not quite clicking yet. He threatened before the break but was compromised by Nunez’s dismissal. Getty Images
Mohamed Salah – 6. The Egyptian is as eager as ever but things are not quite clicking yet. He threatened before the break but was compromised by Nunez’s dismissal. Getty Images
Darwin Nunez – 2. Anfield expected a lot from the Uruguayan but he let the side down with the most stupid of headbutts to earn a red card. It was a shame because his physical presence – if controlled – is a huge plus for the team and he hit the post just before the break. Getty Images
Darwin Nunez – 2. Anfield expected a lot from the Uruguayan but he let the side down with the most stupid of headbutts to earn a red card. It was a shame because his physical presence – if controlled – is a huge plus for the team and he hit the post just before the break. Getty Images
Luis Diaz – 7. The Colombian was poor until Nunez’s departure and then sprang to life. His goal was a thing of beauty that left half the Palace side trailing in his wake. Getty Images
Luis Diaz – 7. The Colombian was poor until Nunez’s departure and then sprang to life. His goal was a thing of beauty that left half the Palace side trailing in his wake. Getty Images
SUBS: Joe Gomez – 6. The 25-year-old came on for Phillips in the 63rd minute. The defence was more secure for his injection of pace. AFP
SUBS: Joe Gomez – 6. The 25-year-old came on for Phillips in the 63rd minute. The defence was more secure for his injection of pace. AFP
Jordan Henderson – 7. The 32-year-old replaced Milner in the 63rd minute and added energy to the midfield. He urged the side forward in pursuit of victory. Getty Images
Jordan Henderson – 7. The 32-year-old replaced Milner in the 63rd minute and added energy to the midfield. He urged the side forward in pursuit of victory. Getty Images
Kostas Tsimikas – 4. The Greek joined the action in the 63rd minute at Robertson’s expense. His crossing was more wayward than the man he replaced. PA
Kostas Tsimikas – 4. The Greek joined the action in the 63rd minute at Robertson’s expense. His crossing was more wayward than the man he replaced. PA
Fabio Carvalho – 6. The 19-year-old came off the bench with 11 minutes to go in place of Elliott. He looked bright and went close with a last-minute volley. PA
Fabio Carvalho – 6. The 19-year-old came off the bench with 11 minutes to go in place of Elliott. He looked bright and went close with a last-minute volley. PA
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Vicente Guaita – 6. The Spaniard set out early to slow the rhythm of the game and ended up in the referee’s book for timewasting. He looked secure but was unable to do anything about the equaliser. AFP
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Vicente Guaita – 6. The Spaniard set out early to slow the rhythm of the game and ended up in the referee’s book for timewasting. He looked secure but was unable to do anything about the equaliser. AFP
Nathaniel Clyne – 6. The former Liverpool man seemed to have Diaz under control. Then the Colombian scored a splendid goal. The whole defence was to blame but the 31-year-old might have stopped the run at source. AFP
Nathaniel Clyne – 6. The former Liverpool man seemed to have Diaz under control. Then the Colombian scored a splendid goal. The whole defence was to blame but the 31-year-old might have stopped the run at source. AFP
Joel Ward – 6. The 32-year-old worked well in the three centre-back system. He made a number of blocks and interceptions but was stranded for the equaliser. AFP
Joel Ward – 6. The 32-year-old worked well in the three centre-back system. He made a number of blocks and interceptions but was stranded for the equaliser. AFP
Joachim Andersen – 7. The Dane was not daunted by the physical challenge of Nunez. He fell like a stone during his altercation with the Liverpool striker but there was only one winner in that battle and it wasn’t the Uruguayan. Getty Images
Joachim Andersen – 7. The Dane was not daunted by the physical challenge of Nunez. He fell like a stone during his altercation with the Liverpool striker but there was only one winner in that battle and it wasn’t the Uruguayan. Getty Images
Marc Guehi – 7. The 22-year-old did a fine job against Salah. His positional sense and anticipation were impressive. AP Photo
Marc Guehi – 7. The 22-year-old did a fine job against Salah. His positional sense and anticipation were impressive. AP Photo
Tyrick Mitchell – 7. The 22-year-old was part of the platoon charged with stopping Salah. He was quick in the tackle and committed to the block. Richards replaced him with 11 minutes to go. AFP
Tyrick Mitchell – 7. The 22-year-old was part of the platoon charged with stopping Salah. He was quick in the tackle and committed to the block. Richards replaced him with 11 minutes to go. AFP
Jordan Ayew – 6. The Ghanaian did plenty of running without much joy although his teammates saw the benefit. He made way for Edouard in the 63rd minute. Getty Images
Jordan Ayew – 6. The Ghanaian did plenty of running without much joy although his teammates saw the benefit. He made way for Edouard in the 63rd minute. Getty Images
Cheick Doucoure – 6. The Malian spent most of the time stopping Liverpool attacks but he supplied Zaha with the ball when the striker hit the post. Hughes came on for him with 11 minutes to go. Getty Images
Cheick Doucoure – 6. The Malian spent most of the time stopping Liverpool attacks but he supplied Zaha with the ball when the striker hit the post. Hughes came on for him with 11 minutes to go. Getty Images
Jeffrey Schlupp – 6. The 29-year-old combined caution and industry. He made life awkward for Liverpool’s midfield before exiting the game with two minutes to go for Olise. AP Photo
Jeffrey Schlupp – 6. The 29-year-old combined caution and industry. He made life awkward for Liverpool’s midfield before exiting the game with two minutes to go for Olise. AP Photo
Eberechi Eze – 7. The 24-year-old provided the pass for Zaha to score. His touch and direct play were impressive. He was replaced by Milivojevic with 11 minutes to go. Getty Images
Eberechi Eze – 7. The 24-year-old provided the pass for Zaha to score. His touch and direct play were impressive. He was replaced by Milivojevic with 11 minutes to go. Getty Images
Wilfried Zaha – 8. The Ivorian scored a superb goal and made life a misery for Phillips. He hit the post and was disappointed to leave Anfield with a draw. AFP
Wilfried Zaha – 8. The Ivorian scored a superb goal and made life a misery for Phillips. He hit the post and was disappointed to leave Anfield with a draw. AFP
SUBS: Odsonne Edouard – 6. The 24-year-old joined the action in the 63rd minute at Ayew’s expense. His energy did much to stifle Liverpool’s late efforts. AFP
SUBS: Odsonne Edouard – 6. The 24-year-old joined the action in the 63rd minute at Ayew’s expense. His energy did much to stifle Liverpool’s late efforts. AFP
Will Hughes – 6. The 27-year-old replaced Doucoure with 11 minutes to go. The midfielder provided extra security. AFP
Will Hughes – 6. The 27-year-old replaced Doucoure with 11 minutes to go. The midfielder provided extra security. AFP
Luka Milivojevic – 6. The Serb relieved Eze with 11 minutes left as Palace shut down for the draw. He was effective in stopping attacks. Reuters
Luka Milivojevic – 6. The Serb relieved Eze with 11 minutes left as Palace shut down for the draw. He was effective in stopping attacks. Reuters
Chris Richards – 6. The American came on for Mitchell in the 79th minute for his first taste of Premier League action. He helped shore up the defence. Getty Images
Chris Richards – 6. The American came on for Mitchell in the 79th minute for his first taste of Premier League action. He helped shore up the defence. Getty Images
Michael Olise – 5. The 20-year-old was given a brief cameo when Schlupp came off with two minutes remaining. He can be satisfied with his brief appearance. Getty Images
Michael Olise – 5. The 20-year-old was given a brief cameo when Schlupp came off with two minutes remaining. He can be satisfied with his brief appearance. Getty Images

Sport

Football

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace player ratings: Diaz 7, Nunez 2; Zaha 8, Eze 7

Nunez sees red before Diaz strike rescues a point for Liverpool at Anfield

Tony Evans

August 16, 2022

  • English
  • Arabic

Striker Darwin Nunez lost his head but fellow South American Luis Diaz ensured 10-man Liverpool did not lose their long unbeaten home record with a brilliant equaliser to secure a 1-1 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace.

Anfield is no stranger to fiery Uruguayans after witnessing the highs and lows of Luis Suarez for three-and-a-half years but the recklessness of their summer signing’s weak headbutt on Joachim Andersen beggared belief.

Frustration had been growing having gone behind to Wilfried Zaha’s 32nd-minute goal against the run of play but the way Nunez to reacted to being provoked by the Palace centre-back was naive at best and idiotic at worst.

The fact the 23-year-old’s act of self-destruction was rescued by Diaz, who beat at least five players in shimmying his way into position to unleash a 25-yard shot past Victor Guaita, four minutes after the red card, will be of no consolation.

Nunez is currently Jurgen Klopp’s only fit striker, with Diogo Jota nursing a thigh injury and Roberto Firmino missing the game as a precaution, and his resulting three-match ban – with arch-rivals Manchester United next up in a week’s time – is likely to be costly.

While you're here
Honeymoonish
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Elie%20El%20Samaan%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ENour%20Al%20Ghandour%2C%20Mahmoud%20Boushahri%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%203%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
ARSENAL IN 1977

Feb 05 Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland

Feb 12 Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal

Feb 15 Middlesbrough 3-0 Arsenal

Feb 19 Arsenal 2-3 West Ham

Feb 26 Middlesbrough 4-1 Arsenal (FA Cup)

Mar 01 Everton 2-1 Arsenal

Mar 05  Arsenal 1-4 ipswich

March 08 Arsenal 1-2 West Brom

Mar 12 QPR 2-1 Arsenal

Mar 23 Stoke 1-1 Arsenal

Apr 02  Arsenal 3-0 Leicester

Whiile you're here
While you're here
The%20Killer
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%C2%A0%3C%2Fstrong%3EDavid%20Fincher%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStars%3A%C2%A0%3C%2Fstrong%3EMichael%20Fassbender%2C%20Tilda%20Swinton%2C%20Charles%20Parnell%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%204%2F5%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
DUBAI%20BLING%3A%20EPISODE%201
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ECreator%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ENetflix%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStars%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EKris%20Fade%2C%20Ebraheem%20Al%20Samadi%2C%20Zeina%20Khoury%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%202%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
While you're here

In Search of Mary Shelley: The Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein
By Fiona Sampson
Profile

Paatal Lok season two

Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy 

Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong

Rating: 4.5/5

Read
French business

France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.

More from this package
Volunteers offer workers a lifeline

Community volunteers have swung into action delivering food packages and toiletries to the men.

When provisions are distributed, the men line up in long queues for packets of rice, flour, sugar, salt, pulses, milk, biscuits, shaving kits, soap and telecom cards.

Volunteers from St Mary’s Catholic Church said some workers came to the church to pray for their families and ask for assistance.

Boxes packed with essential food items were distributed to workers in the Dubai Investments Park and Ras Al Khaimah camps last week. Workers at the Sonapur camp asked for Dh1,600 towards their gas bill.

“Especially in this year of tolerance we consider ourselves privileged to be able to lend a helping hand to our needy brothers in the Actco camp," Father Lennie Connully, parish priest of St Mary’s.

Workers spoke of their helplessness, seeing children’s marriages cancelled because of lack of money going home. Others told of their misery of being unable to return home when a parent died.

“More than daily food, they are worried about not sending money home for their family,” said Kusum Dutta, a volunteer who works with the Indian consulate.

How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE

When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.

Updated: August 16, 2022, 3:45 AM
LiverpoolPremier League

Latest from The National

IPSO regulated
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated