Liverpool took a big blow to their title chances at Anfield and stats show their defensive issues are to blame.

The Reds were beaten 1-0 by Crystal Palace after failing to come back following Eberechi Eze's goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Andy Robertson managed to save Virgil van Dijk from humiliation in the first half but he couldn't prevent a costly loss for Jurgen Klopp's men

The Scotland international was forced into action after teammate Van Dijk slipped while battling Jean-Philippe Mateta.

The full-back somehow got back to the goal-line when the French forward beat Alisson and clawed the ball off the line by the tiniest of margins.

His effort was in vain in the end though, with his side now falling down to third in the Premier League table and losing their advantage in the title race.

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The hosts are in trouble, and some shocking stats have emerged to show that going behind in games is becoming an unwanted trend.

Liverpool have now conceded the opening goal in four of their last five Premier League games at Anfield.

That is as many as they had let in in their previous 22 home games.

As well as that, their defensive record throughout the entire year has fallen well off their usual standards.

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