Medical emergency in stands halts Liverpool vs Palace at Selhurst Park

Liverpool's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace was interrupted in the first half on Saturday when the game was paused after a medical emergency in the stands at Selhurst Park. Referee Chris Kavanagh halted play in the opening quarter of an hour as players and match officials reacted to a supporter in distress, with medics from both clubs and stadium staff rushing across the pitch to attend to the person.

The stoppage came shortly after Palace had taken the lead through Ismaïla Sarr in the ninth minute. As Liverpool prepared to take a free kick near the edge of the Palace box, players signalled to the referee that attention was needed in the crowd, with Liverpool players including Virgil van Dijk, Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah calling for medical assistance. Palace defender Daniel Muñoz was also reported to have been instrumental in alerting officials. Broadcasters described stretcher bearers and paramedics quickly converging on the stand, and managers Arne Slot and Oliver Glasner were seen speaking on the touchline during the pause.

The home club posted on its X account, "There has been a break in play due to an incident in the crowd. Our thoughts are with all those...