Crystal Palace star reveals what Oliver Glasner told them before shock win over Liverpool
Dean Henderson made five saves as Crystal Palace stunned Liverpool (Photo: Getty)
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner had no doubts that his side would pull off a shock win at Liverpool on Sunday.
That is according to goalkeeper Dean Henderson who played a key role in the result that has had huge consequences at both ends of the Premier League table.
Liverpool were expected to go top of league when they faced an out of sorts Palace team at Anfield, only to fall to a 1-0 defeat – their first home loss of the season – courtesy of an early goal from Eberechi Eze.
With Arsenal going onto lose to Aston Villa at the Emirates just hours later, Manchester City are now two points clear at the top of the table and firm favourites to win a fourth straight title.
Palace meanwhile have moved eight points clear of the relegation zone, with Glasner picking up only his second win with the club since replacing Roy Hodgson in February.
In keeping with recent performances, Liverpool just weren’t at the races against Palace and incredibly wasteful with their chances, though huge credit must go to the Eagles’ resolute defence.
Henderson more than played his part, making several incredible saves, and has now revealed that Glasner was fully convinced the three points were in the bag before kick-off.
Oliver Glasner became Palace manager in February (Photo: Getty)
‘I?ve been working towards that performance now for a few weeks,’ the 27-year-old said as...
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