The Premier League's only two remaining unbeaten sides go head-to-head as Crystal Palace host champions and league leaders Liverpool at Selhurst Park.

However, the youngster landed awkwardly late on and was stretchered off in tears.

When Morgan Rogers handed Ollie Watkins the ball, the Holte End chanted the striker's name.

In five Premier League games, Liverpool have faced just nine shots on target (the division’s fewest), while Alisson has only made four saves

However, a seemingly harmless collision abruptly ended his night.

Ekitike was shown a red card against the Saints for removing his shirt in celebration when already on a yellow card, a decision that Slot has criticised.

Liverpool have not confirmed the length of Ngumoha's new deal. The forward left Chelsea's academy to join the Reds in September 2024 and has made five senior appearances for the club. In January, Ngumoha became the youngest player to start a match for Liverpool - aged 16 years and 135 days old - in a 4-0 win over Accrington in the FA Cup.

Slot then handed him his Premier League debut last month in the dramatic 3-2 victory over Newcastle at St. James’ Park.

This formal commitment follows media reports that Liverpool faced compensation demands from Chelsea for acquiring the youngster from their academy.