Crystal Palace became the first club to win at Anfield in the Premier League this season on Sunday afternoon, as Oliver Glasner watched his side beat Liverpool 1-0, with one star shining throughout.
Sunday’s don’t get much better than a win at Anfield for Crystal Palace, who defied the odds to put a spanner in the works of the title race for Liverpool.
A first-half Eberechi Eze goal was the decisive moment when it came to the direction of the points, seeing Oliver Glasner earn his second win in charge of the Eagles, and his first away win as a Premier League manager.
It was a sumptuous display from all on the pitch for Palace, with every element of the squad working tirelessly to ensure a win was achieved however, one star stood out as one of Glasner’s best on the day.
Adam Wharton was the star of the show for Crystal Palace against Liverpool
While Eze was the scorer and Joachim Andersen was deservedly crowned man of the match, it was 20-year-old Adam Wharton who truly showed his worth against Liverpool away from home.
The midfielder, who was paired with the equally impressive Will Hughes, showed no sign of this being his first taste of football in the top flight after signing for Palace in January from Blackburn Rovers.
Journalist Josh Bunting was one of many to commend the youngster’s display, dubbing him as “excellent” during the fixture on social media.
The Englishman seems to have fit into Glasner’s side seamlessly, consistently showing that he has the defensive and attacking prowess capable of moulding into a top Premier League midfielder.
Adam Wharton’s statistics against Liverpool at Anfield
Wharton playing well is not a surprise considering his performances since his arrival at Palace, however, to put in a display as rounded as the 20-year-old’s at Anfield was admirable.
The former Championship starlet stunned Liverpool with his composure in midfield, as reinforced by his numbers throughout the contest, provided by Sofascore:
- 90 minutes played
- 88% pass completion rate
- 1 key pass
- 80% duels won
- 5 clearances
- 6 tackles
After the game, talent scout Jacek Kulig claimed Wharton to be one of the “most exciting” U21 players in England, telling of the impact he had for Palace at one of the toughest places to play in the Premier League.
It was another solid day at the office for Wharton, and a thrilling day for the Eagles, who gave a glimpse of how well-oiled they could one day be under Glasner with a memorable victory.
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