Crystal Palace FC's first-ever major European adventure is underway, as we battle to win the UEFA Conference League. Find out how you can join us on our journey.

European Tour

## Born in the USA

> After a remarkable two-year journey from Alabama to Bayern Munich, Chris Richards fulfilled a lifelong dream when he moved to the Premier League with Crystal Palace in 2022.

Born in Alabama, USA, Richards began his career near Houston before joining F.C. Dallas’ Academy and earning a professional contract there.

He moved to Houston and then Dallas aged 16 – both over 600 miles from his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, where his parents still live – and initially lived alone with a host family. He then made the even larger jump of joining Bayern Munich aged 18, where he learnt fluent German and made his senior debut shortly after signing.

From here Richards’ rise was swift: he made his senior debut in a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain in 2018, his professional debut with Bayern Munich II in 2019, and his full Bayern debut in June 2020. A few months later he featured as a substitute in the German side’s DFL-Supercup win over Borussia Dortmund.

The young defender went on to represent Bayern in the Bundesliga and Champions League before joining 1899 Hoffenheim on loan in 2021. He has played a total of 82 professional matches.

Richards began his international career early, too, competing with the US Under-20s to win the CONCACAF U20 Championship aged 18. His performances at this level earned him a senior debut in November 2020, coming on as a substitute against Panama. Richards has since amassed seven further caps.

He made his debut for the Eagles at Anfield as a second-half substitute in August 2022. Richards went on to make his first start for the club, after a leg injury, in January 2023 in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Selhurst Park.

Commenting on his first start he said: “It was worth the wait! Being able to make it \[my first Premier League start\] at home, especially in a game like tonight, was amazing."

His performances against Manchester United home and away, along with keeping a clean sheet against Newcastle United, saw him win the club's Player of the Month award in January 2023.

Richards' first domestic season in red and blue ended with 10 appearances in total, however he also managed to score his first international goal in the final of the CONCACAF Nations League against Canada to guide the United States to a 2-0 win.

The 2023/24 campaign saw Richards establish more of a place in the side, playing multiple roles as a centre-back, defensive midfielder and even as a right-back. He racked up 30 appearances in total, and scored his first goal against Burnley in a 3-0 win at Selhurst Park in February 2024.

Richards also found CONCACAF Nations League success once more, winning the title again in a 2-0 win over Mexico in March 2024. He was also recognised for his exceptional work with the Palace for Life Foundation - winning the PFA Community Champion award.

In 2024/25, Richards made 32 appearances across all competitions - six of which were in the FA Cup, where he played every single minute on the way to making history in the final against Manchester City.

2020

IFFHS Men's World Youth Team

January 2023

Crystal Palace Player of the Month

2023/24

PFA Community Champion

Richards

Twitter

Instagram

Appearances

Goals

Richards reflects on Mostar

Richards reflects on 100th Palace appearance

CPFC x SunExpress aircraft livery

Chris Richards Previews Fulham

The best of our Defenders | Brighton (H)

Chris speaks on victory against Brentford

Match Highlights: Crystal Palace 1-1 Millwall

The Full 90: Crystal Palace v Millwall | Palace TV+

Chris speaks on win against Millwall

Richards reflects on victory at Villa Park

Chris speaks on tough game against Nottingham Forest

Chris speaks on solid performance against Chelsea

Richards on the final game at Anfield 

Fa Cup Final | Chris Richards & Matt Turner | Post Match Interview

Richards praises team spirit

Goals Inside Box

Goals Outside Box

Right Foot

Left Foot

Shots

Shots on target

Hit woodwork

Penalties taken

Penalties scored

Touches

Touches in opposition box

Aerial duels

Aerial duels won

Interceptions

Blocks

Recoveries

Tackles won

Duels won

Clearances

Minutes

Attempted passes

Successful passes

Chances created

Crosses

Yellow cards

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Games

Full Time Scenes Larnaca - (A)

#### **Oliver Glasner on Sarr to Palace TV:**

"It's a great season for him and honestly I'm not really surprised. I predicted it before the season. He had a great season last year without pre-season, without being in a rhythm. He started slow, which was completely normal. 

"He wasn't allowed to train or play at Marseille. And then [after joining] he showed how good he is and now he knows exactly how we want to play. 

"He knows where to move, where to run. He's in the pocket, he makes runs in behind. He always gets his chances and he has the confidence to score. 

"He's in fantastic shape and it's great for us to have him."

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#### **Maxence Lacroix on the full-time scenes to Palace TV:**

“I always enjoy it because it's our celebration. We could see also that all the team made us a celebration in the end.

“This is, I think, the foundation of this club, of this team: it's a big family.

“I think it's unbelievable when you know that you can go everywhere in the world, and you’ll have some people who’ll support you.

“Today, we could feel that they were with us.

“I just want to say ‘thank you’ from the team, for those who travelled and for those who also watch us on TV. 

"We’ll see them also in Florence for the next game!”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;This is the foundation of this club, this team, it&#39;s a big family&quot; 🥰 <a href="https://t.co/tD0MdP7dRb">pic.twitter.com/tD0MdP7dRb</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/2034926419877535779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### **Oliver Glasner in his post-match press conference:**

"I like the reaction after the 1-1 I think because we dictated the pace of the game.

"Then we were really aggressive playing forward, creating many dangerous situations in the box, of course we hit the post three times at the end but fortunately we have Ismaïla Sarr right now in very good shape, scoring the second goal.

"Again, if you have 29-6 shots it should be a bit easier. But at the end most important thing we achieved and qualifying for the quarter-finals is a huge achievement for Crystal Palace, and a huge achievement for all of us."

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#### **And the best of the rest on social media...**

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let’s go❤️💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CPFC</a></p>&mdash; Dean Henderson (@deanhenderson) <a href="https://twitter.com/deanhenderson/status/2034727449917866409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Yesssss 🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CPFC</a></p>&mdash; Eddie Nketiah 📞 (@EddieNketiah9) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddieNketiah9/status/2034728145018847337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">COYP 😤 <a href="https://t.co/vI3gGt8tOy">pic.twitter.com/vI3gGt8tOy</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/2034733146327896489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So good 🦅 <a href="https://t.co/67bdYFZyzX">pic.twitter.com/67bdYFZyzX</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/2035054262259273961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Crystal Palace defeated AEK Larnaca 2-1 on aggregate to progress to the last eight of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday – here is the rest of the reaction and celebrations from a memorable night in Cyprus...

The reaction & celebration round-up as Eagles reach quarters

AEK Larnaca v Crystal Palace (2026-03-19)

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### Summary:

- Darren Powell makes five changes from the side that suffered defeat to Real Sociedad, with George King returning from suspension and first-team midfielder Cheick Doucouré among the most notable inclusions.
- 3 - SO CLOSE: Dean Benamar whips a pinpoint delivery onto the head of Zach Marsh, who in turn forces a strong diving save from the 'keeper.
- 7 – GOAL: Dean Benamar latches onto George King’s lofted free-kick in behind and slots past the onrushing ‘keeper on the half-volley.
- 11 – GOAL: Kieran Morrison levels for Liverpool.
- 13: Doucoure slides a beautifully weighted line-breaking pass to send Marsh one-on-one, but he is denied!
- 15 – GOAL: Seb Williams’ outswinging corner is flicked goalbound by Charlie Walker-Smith, before an alert Tyler Whyte bundles home.
- 29: Harry Lee launches the ball long and slips through Marsh, who sees his resulting strike denied by the outstretched boot of the defender.
- 41: Matteo Dashi cuts it back to Doucouré, who sees his half-volley blocked from just inside the area.
- Four minutes added on...
- 45 (+2'): Josh Lambie drifts inside and lashes goalbound, before Morrison curls a tame effort wide.
- HT: Liverpool U21s 1-2 Palace U21s
- 46 – GOAL:**** Williams' inswinging corner is turned home by the towering header of the onrushing Walker-Smith!
- 48: Lambie volleys wide off Morrison’s threatening delivery.
- 54: Lee denies Will Wright at the far post.
- 62: Whyte’s effort is saved by a diving Pecsi, before Benamar’s acrobatic effort sails over the bar.
- 68: Dashi's effort is tipped around the post by a diving Pecsi.
- 72: Substitute Benji Casey races clear and forces a good save from Pecsi from close-range.
- 77 – GOAL: Joe Gibbard does really well to win the penalty, and Rodney steps up to drive it powerfully past Pecsi into the right corner.
- 81 – GOAL: Mofe Jemide carries the ball upfield and sends Casey racing through one-on-one, he is denied, before Jemiah Umolu is alive for the follow-up.
- Six minutes added on...
- FT: Liverpool U21s 1-5 Palace U21s

Heading into the fixture, Palace sat 13th in Premier League 2 on 25 points with three matches remaining, targeting a top-16 finish to secure a play-off spot and keep their title hopes alive.

They were four points clear of Everton, who sat just outside the play-off places on 21 points, with Palace also holding a game in hand over several sides around them.

Liverpool, meanwhile, occupied third on 35 points, level with Fulham, having won 11, drawn two and lost six of their 19 matches – the most played in the division. They had suffered their first defeat of 2026 on Monday, losing 2-0 to Manchester City. Since the turn of the year, Liverpool had won eight and drawn three of their 11 matches.

Darren Powell made five changes following the Premier League International Cup exit, with Jacob Fasida dropping down to the Under-18s and Joel Drakes-Thomas sidelined through injury. 

Dylan Reid and Joe Gibbard moved to the bench, while George King returned from suspension. Tyler Whyte, Dean Benamar, Matteo Dashi and first-team midfielder Cheick Doucouré all came into the side.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your Palace ❤️💙<br><br>Watch LIVE ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/UaDbMC11uv">https://t.co/UaDbMC11uv</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL2</a> <a href="https://t.co/cDZpUs7EUB">pic.twitter.com/cDZpUs7EUB</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. Academy (@CPFCAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFCAcademy/status/2035692283903762789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The first chance of the game fell to Palace. Seb Williams battled down the left before releasing Benamar, whose pinpoint delivery found Zach Marsh, forcing an excellent diving save from Armin Pecsi.  Moments later, Williams tested the 'keeper again from a dangerous free-kick, but his low effort was gathered comfortably.

The young Eagles’ bright start paid off inside seven minutes. George King reacted quickly to take a free-kick from inside his own half, spotting the run of Dean Benamar and lifting a precise ball over the top.  Benamar brought it down superbly before calmly slotting past the advancing Pecsi on the half-volley.

However, a lapse in concentration just four minutes later allowed Liverpool back into the contest, as Kieran Morrison capitalised on a loose pass while playing out from the back to fire home the equaliser.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The vision from George King 💫<br><br>The movement, touch and finish from Benamar 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL2</a> <a href="https://t.co/5Rbrhhi6ZI">pic.twitter.com/5Rbrhhi6ZI</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. Academy (@CPFCAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFCAcademy/status/2035710039931924912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Palace responded well. Doucouré threaded a beautifully weighted pass through to Marsh, who raced clear but was denied from a tight angle.

The pressure soon told, as Palace restored their lead on 15 minutes. Williams’ outswinging corner was flicked goalwards by Charlie Walker-Smith, and Tyler Whyte reacted quickest – initially miscuing a volley before bundling the ricochet home off the red-shirted defender.

From there, Palace were content to concede possession, remaining compact and organised while looking to threaten on the counter.

Despite Liverpool’s territorial dominance, Pecsi was the busier goalkeeper as Harry Lee sent a long ball that split the defence, finding Marsh clear – but the defender recovered well to block the resulting effort.

Rob Page’s side continued to withstand a series of shots and crosses from a probing Palace, who were looking to extend their advantage.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tyler Whyte grabbing our second of the afternoon ✊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL2</a> <a href="https://t.co/6HWOrabIAf">pic.twitter.com/6HWOrabIAf</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. Academy (@CPFCAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFCAcademy/status/2035712345196863877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After a frantic opening with three goals in the first 15 minutes, the game settled, and clear-cut chances became scarce.

On the stroke of half-time, Palace looked the more dangerous side. Dashi cut the ball back to Doucouré, whose half-volley was blocked, before Williams flashed a flat effort across the face of goal that Pecsi gathered and then tested the 'keeper again from distance.

Four minutes of added time saw Liverpool push forward, with Josh Lambie drifting inside to fire at goal and Morrison curling a tame strike just wide. Palace headed into the break with a deserved lead.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⏸️ We take a slender lead into half-time thanks to goals from Dean Benamar and Tyler Whyte.<br><br>Excellent half, lads! 👏<br><br>Watch LIVE ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/UaDbMC11uv">https://t.co/UaDbMC11uv</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL2</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ps05aaEgwH">pic.twitter.com/Ps05aaEgwH</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. Academy (@CPFCAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFCAcademy/status/2035715800871375161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Palace enjoyed a dream start to the second half, as Williams’ inswinging corner was met by the towering header of the onrushing Walker-Smith, who turned it home.

Liverpool looked to respond immediately from the restart, with Morrison cutting the ball onto his left foot and curling a delivery into the path of Lambie, whose volley went the wrong side of the post.

The pendulum swung in Liverpool’s favour as Morrison picked out Will Wright at the far post, but Lee stood tall to deny him before Whyte scrambled clear, weathering a spell of pressure from the hosts.

On the hour mark, Dashi drifted inside and flashed a well-struck shot that was blocked.

Moments later, he fed Whyte down the right channel; the wing-back’s strike ricocheted off the outstretched boot of Lucas Pitt and forced a diving save from Pecsi, while Benamar’s acrobatic follow-up sailed over the bar.

A sudden flurry of chances fell Palace’s way as Whyte’s curling delivery was parried, eventually landing at Dashi, whose half-volley was tipped around the post by Pecsi.

Palace made a triple substitution as we entered the final third to try and put the game beyond doubt, and one of the incoming substitutes, Benji Casey, almost made an immediate impact.

Seconds after coming on, he capitalised on a turnover and was sent clear one-on-one with Pecsi, only for the ‘keeper to make the stop. Casey had a second opportunity when Walker-Smith’s long throw was deflected into his path by Umolu, but he miscued over the bar.

On 77 minutes, Joe Gibbard did well to win a penalty after a reckless sliding challenge from Michael Laffey down the right channel. Kaden Rodney stepped up and fired a powerful shot into the right corner, beyond Pecsi’s reach.

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A few minutes later, Palace made it five. Mofe Jemide embarked on a marauding run upfield and played a brilliant line-breaking pass. Pecsi rushed off his line to make the initial stop, but Jemiah Umolu was first to the rebound and calmly slotted into the empty net.

In the latter stages, the hosts won a free-kick in a dangerous position but fortunately fired wide. Six minutes of added time saw Darren Powell’s side withstand wave after wave of pressure to see out the win.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brilliant line-breaking pass from Mofe, and Jerry&#39;s alert to slot in the follow-up!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL2</a> <a href="https://t.co/8TSsECjR7q">pic.twitter.com/8TSsECjR7q</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. Academy (@CPFCAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFCAcademy/status/2035731944978153882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The victory lifts Palace into the top 10 with 28 points and, crucially, five points inside the play-off places with just two games remaining. The squad now enters the international break before returning to action against Nottingham Forest on Friday, 3rd March (19:00 GMT) at the Nigel Doughty Academy.

Simply sensational, lads!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⏯️ Five-star Palace secure a statement 5-1 victory over the in-form side of 2026, Liverpool! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><br>The result sees us climb into the top 1️⃣0️⃣ and, crucially, five points inside the play-off places with two games to go.<br><br>Simply sensational, lads! 🤌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL2</a> <a href="https://t.co/gAFf2s48f0">pic.twitter.com/gAFf2s48f0</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. Academy (@CPFCAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFCAcademy/status/2035732989259223138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**Palace:** Lee, Whyte, King, Rodney, Farquhar (Jemide, 56’), Walker-Smith, Benamar, Dashi (Casey, 70’), Marsh (Umolu, 70’), Williams (Gibbard, 70’), Doucoure (Reid, 62’).

**Subs not used:** All used.

**Liverpool:** Pecsi, Ramsay, Pinnington (Ndiaye, 45’), Nallo, Pitt, Kelly (Laffey, 80’), Morrison, Pilling, Wright, Lambie (Ahmed, 80’), Onanuga (Bradshaw, 45’).

**Subs not used:** Misciur.

Crystal Palace Under-21s delivered a five-star performance to thump 2026’s in-form side Liverpool 5-1, boosting our play-off hopes with just two games remaining in Premier League 2, on Sunday afternoon (22nd March) at the Liverpool Academy.

U21 Report & Highlights: Five-star Palace thrash in-form Liverpool to boost play-off hopes

Liverpool U21 v Crystal Palace U21 (2026-03-22)

**Here are some of the best figures and stats from a memorable night in Cyprus!**

#### **95** 

Appearances for Daniel Muñoz for Palace. Yet it was his first as a substitute! 

#### **Five**

Goals for Ismaïla Sarr in the Conference League this season. The top scorers in the competition currently have eight, can Sarr make a late charge for the golden boot?

#### **Ten**

years since.... Palace's last extra-time. That came in the 2016 FA Cup Final. Thankfully this one turned out a little different.

#### **6.92**

XG for Palace from our three games across Larnaca this season. That also featured 14 big chances. At least two went in!

#### **1979**

For the first time since 1978/79, an English club debuting in Europe has reached the quarter-finals. That was Nottingham Forest, who only went to go on and win the competition....

#### **Fifth**

AEK Larnaca are the fifth side Palace have played exactly three times. Accrington Stanley, Kettering Town, Yeovil Town and, coincidentally...Fiorentina!

#### **6**

Games unbeaten for the Eagles in the UEFA Conference League.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1979 - <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CPFC</a> are the first English team to reach the quarter-finals in their first ever campaign in a major UEFA competition since Nottingham Forest in 1978-79, who went on to win the European Cup that year. Omen. <a href="https://t.co/mZjiEJuaRx">pic.twitter.com/mZjiEJuaRx</a></p>&mdash; OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/2034727256761721140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### **13**

Shots from Ismaïla Sarr in Thursday night's game. Two hit the woodwork, with two finding the net!

#### **814**

Minutes played by captain Maxence Lacroix in Europe this season.

#### **Fourth**

A fourth win in extra-time away from home for the Eagles (Bristol City, Brighton and Manchester United the other sites of our wins).

#### **15**

Goals in all competitions from Ismaila Sarr, the most he's scored in a single season.

Crystal Palace defeated AEK Larnaca 2-1 on aggregate to reach the last eight of the UEFA Conference League – ensuring our first European campaign will now feature a two legged quarter-final against Fiorentina.

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The reaction & celebration round-up as Eagles reach quarters

U21 Report & Highlights: Five-star Palace thrash in-form Liverpool to boost play-off hopes

The Numbers: Palace make history in Cyprus

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