Andros Townsend felt defeat at home to Liverpool was the best Crystal Palace had played this season.

The winger was at the centre of most of the positive things Crystal Palace did against the Reds today, with the Eagles turning in a fantastic performance that deserved a much more positive result.

Reflecting on the 90 minutes post-match, Townsend said: "It was the best we've played this season, out of possession we didn't allow them time on the ball, we pressed them high and reduced them to the fewest chances I've ever seen Liverpool create.

"But unfortunately, at the end of the day, that is why they are fighting for the Premier League, because even if they aren't playing well they find a way to get the three points, and that was the case today."