Alisson Becker 9
Pawed early Zaha effort on to post, clutched deflected Ward drive and excelled second half when regularly off his line and saving from the dangerous Eduoard.
James Milner 7
Pressed into service as emergency right-back and was no-nonsense defensively while offering an outlet going forward. Somehow escaped a booking.
Ibrahima Konate 7
Understandably nervy at start but showed strength in seeing off Zaha and blocking Benteke. Grew into game second half.
Virgil van Dijk 7
Busier than usual up against Benteke and retained composure. Given by far sternest examination following his return.
Kostas Tsimikas 7
Not an easy time coping with Ayew defensively but pressed forward regularly and corner deliveries prompted the first two goals. Booked.
Fabinho 7
Spent a lot of the first half probing from the edge of the Palace area but required in more defensive role second half as visitors pressed. Steady.
Jordan Henderson 7
Forced good save from Guaita with volley and brought energy to the right side of midfield. Booked and subbed.
Thiago Alcantara 8
Passing on point and creative, got in good positions and forced good save from Guaita with header but occasionally clumsy in the tackle. Injury forced substitution.
Mohamed Salah 8
Always dangerous and header prompted Mane’s opener. Earned applause for helping out Milner second half, and then thumped in second and corner provided the third. Booked.
Diogo Jota 5
Off target with header and angled drive in opening stages and guilty of horrendous miss from four yards. Not much happened for him second half. Subbed.
Sadio Mane 7
Dug out good cross for Henderson but struggled to shrug off close attentions of Palace defenders until pouncing for opener. Grew in confidence second half.
Naby Keita (for Thiago 62) 7
Forced into a largely defensive effort as Palace pressed and thumped in tremendous volley for third.
Curtis Jones (for Jota 76) 6
Had one shot deflected wide in bright cameo.
Divock Origi (for Henderson 88)
Minutes for the Belgian.
