Alisson is back to his best but it was a disgrace what happened in Liverpool win

Aldridge praises Alisson's display in Liverpool's win over Crystal Palace but criticises the penalty decision that led to Palace's goal.

John Aldridge reflected on Liverpool's victory over Crystal Palace in his weekly column, highlighting both positives and frustrations from the match.

Alisson was central to the win, making crucial saves including one against Palace's early pressure. Aldridge praised the goalkeeper's return to form after criticism in midweek, noting that despite occasional distribution issues, Alisson remains an elite shot-stopper.

The pundit called for the club to offer Alisson a new contract, expressing concern that Liverpool have allowed too many experienced players to leave on free transfers without sell-on clauses.

However, Aldridge was scathing about the refereeing, particularly the penalty awarded to Crystal Palace. He described the decision as "a disgrace" and "a joke", arguing that a simple head collision between two players competing for the ball should never result in a penalty.

He expressed frustration with inconsistent officiating across the league, dismissing suggestions that Liverpool benefit from VAR decisions as "the biggest load of rubbish."