Jordan Ayew features as Crystal Palace lose to Liverpool

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Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew was in action for Crystal Palace as they lost 4-0 to league leaders Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

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Ayew lasted for 84 minutes as the Eagles lost heavily at Anfield in their match week 31 fixture.

Trent Alexander-Arnold opened the scoring for Liverpool with a superb free-kick after 22 minutes and Mohamed Salah doubled their lead with a cool finish from Fabinho's brilliant pass just before the break.

After the recess, Fabinho produced something even more special in the 54th minute when he drilled a magnificent rising right-foot finish past Wayne Hennessey from more than 30 yards.

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Salah turned provider after 69 minutes with a slide-rule pass to Sadio Mane, who finished with precision as Liverpool sealed a 4-0 win at Anfield.

Crystal Palace are presently ninth on the league table with 42 points - seven points adrift fifth-placed Manchester United with seven games left to play.

Ayew is Palace's top scorer this season with nine goals in 30 league appearances.