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Liverpool hold off Crystal Palace fightback to close gap on Man City

January 23, 2022 Liverpool's Fabinho celebrates scoring their third goal with Jordan Henderson and Takumi Minamino REUTERS

Liverpool had to withstand a spirited second-half fightback from Crystal Palace before emerging with a 3-1 win on Sunday to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to nine points.

The visitors started brightly with Andy Robertson and Jordan Henderson missing great chances before an unmarked Virgil Van Dijk gave Liverpool the lead with a thumping header from a corner.

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