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Hits and misses: Alisson back to his best while Chelsea go back to square one

Sky Sports football writers analyse Sundays Premier League action as Alisson stars in Liverpools win at Crystal Palace, Chelsea are out-muscled at Sunderland, Brentfords ill-discipline costs them against Brighton, and Bournemouth are on a roll…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 4:58 PM
Hits and misses: Alisson back to his best while Chelsea go back to square one
Key Things to Know
  • Sky Sports highlights Alisson's match-winning saves in Liverpool's 3-1 win, while Chelsea struggled physically in a 1-0 loss to Sunderland.
  • Liverpool defeated Crystal Palace 3-1, with Alisson making crucial stops against Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton, and Yeremy Pino.
  • Brian Brobbey helped Sunderland earn a 1-0 win over Chelsea by winning a decisive penalty.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sky Sports analysts reviewed Sunday's Premier League matches, highlighting Alisson's standout goalkeeping performance in Liverpool's 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace. Alisson made decisive saves against Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton, and Yeremy Pino to secure the points. Meanwhile, Chelsea slipped outside the top four following a 1-0 defeat to bottom-of-the-table Sunderland, struggling physically against striker Brian Brobbey despite manager Xabi Alonso disputing that his side was bullied.

The analysis also emphasized defensive issues for Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage after his team conceded their 24th league goal this season. Additionally, Brentford suffered a 2-0 defeat to Brighton while receiving their third red card in three games, and Bournemouth sustained their strong form with a 2-1 win at Ipswich Town despite fixture congestion.

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