Rodgers admits need to defend better

Brendan Rodgers believes his Liverpool side must improve defensively if they are to remain a force at the top of the Premier League.

The Reds let a three-goal lead slip at Crystal Palace on Monday night and could only leave south London with a draw as they handed the momentum in the title race over to Manchester City.

Goals from Joe Allen, Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez took Liverpool’s league tally to just one shy of 100 for the season but their defensive inefficiencies were once again laid bare as a Damien Delaney strike and a Dwight Gayle brace earned a memorable draw for Palace.