Crystal Palace 1 Liverpool 2: Benteke completes dramatic 10-man comeback

Christian Benteke coolly converted a penalty deep into stoppage time as Liverpool came from behind with 10 men to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park.

Palace were on course for a first Premier League triumph in 12 attempts and their fourth in succession over Liverpool when recalled midfield Joe Ledley fired in his first goal of the season in the 48th minute and James Milner left the visitors needlessly depleted when he collected a second booking after the hour.

Nevertheless, Jurgen Klopp s team retained attacking intent that was rewarded when Palace goalkeeper Alex McCarthy lost his footing while making a 72nd-minute clearance to leave Roberto Firmino to slot home his eighth Premier League goal of the season.

McCarthy, only playing because of an injury to re…