Liverpool Premier League Title Hope officially Over

LIVERPOOL looked to be pushing up the pressure on title favourites Manchester City, and reducing a gap in goal difference which stood at nine. Joe Allen's first goal for the Reds and strikes from Daniel Sturridge and Suarez put the Reds in complete command as the visiting fans urged their side forward in search of more goals.

Suarez in tears at full time

Instead, their fragile defence collapsed completely at the first sign of serious pressure as Palace sent Selhurst Park wild with goals from Damien Delaney and a double from substitute Dwight Gayle.
Liverpool's point put them back on top of the table, but the sight of players on their haunches and an emotional Suarez told the whole story and showed the atmosphere at Anfield  as he buried his face in his shirt as he was consoled and led towards the tunnel by captain Steven Gerrard and substitute Kolo Toure.
Manchester City are now in the driving seat to win the title, with home games against Aston Villa and West Ham United which they are expected to dispatch coolly.
Rodgers will be at a loss to explain how his team crumbled so badly to squander the chance to move closer to their first title in 24 years.
Palace have proved their quality against illustrious opposition before this season, but here they made a tame start and allowed the visitors to take the early initiative.
Liverpool had a clear penalty appeal rejected early on when Yannick Bolasie missed his kick completely in the area and only connected with Glen Johnson.

Dwight Gayle scores the second of his two goals to deal a serious blow to Liverpool's title hopes