Florian Wirtz said Liverpool's attacking efficiency was key during their 3-1 win over Crystal Palace as they entered the international break on a high. 

After back-to-back defeats for the first time during Andoni Iraola's tenure, Liverpool responded in style at Selhurst Park, though they were made to work for their victory. 

Having seen a Jorgen Strand Larsen goal ruled out for offside, Liverpool took the lead in the 40th minute when Alexis Mac Allister headed in from Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick. 

The Reds doubled up nine minutes after the restart when a blistering counter-attack ended with Bradley Barcola delivering for Wirtz to finish past Dean Henderson. 

Alexander Isak netted his seventh Premier League goal a minute from time, but Palace pulled one back through Eddie Nketiah's 95th-minute penalty, which was given after Milos Kerkez collided with Dario Osorio in an aerial duel. 

Liverpool just edged the expected goals (xG) battle on Sunday, registering a total of 2.7 from 20 shots compared to Palace's tally of 2.6 from their 19 attempts.

And Wirtz said Liverpool's star-studded attack was ultimately the difference, saying: "It was a good game from us. I'm really happy about the win. I think that's all that counts. 

"I would say that we were just efficient in front of the goal. We didn't have so many clear chances. Maybe we did, I don't know, but it felt like we didn't have so many big chances.

"I think scoring three goals is always good. I think we also defended quite well. So, a good team performance."

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Palace are the first side who Wirtz has scored twice against in the Premier League, with both of his last two goals in the competition coming against the Eagles.

Wirtz netted his first league goal of the season from his 22nd shot, while he also finished with team-high totals for successful dribbles (two) and touches in the opposition box (six).

Only Isak (seven) has contributed to more goals in the Premier League in 2026-27 than Wirtz's four (one goal, three assists), though the German gave all the credit to Barcola for teeing him up perfectly for a first-time finish. 

"It was a great pass to Bradley into the space," Wirtz said when asked about his goal.

"The manager was talking so much to us about getting into the box, and I think we were with three players in the box. Luckily, the ball came to me, and I could score."

Liverpool have earned more points away from home in the Premier League this season than any other side (13).

It is the Reds' joint-most ever from their first five away matches of a league campaign, though Wirtz acknowledged Liverpool's form must improve at Anfield.

"I think we are always confident because we know what a team we have and what quality we have," Wirtz added.

"It doesn't really matter if it's away from home, but for sure, we need to get more points also in the home games."