Half-Time Report: Crystal Palace lead Liverpool at interval

Crystal Palace have taken a 1-0 lead into the half-time break of their FA Cup fifth-round tie at home to Liverpool thanks to Frazier Campbell's early goal.

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Daniel Sturridge could have given Liverpool an early lead from Lazar Markovic's right-wing cross, but miscued his effort and sent it wide.

Liverpool dominated possession in the opening few minutes, but Palace found the back of the net with their first foray forward.

Martin Skrtel failed to deal with a high ball and, after Simon Mignolet had denied Dwight Gayle, Campbell lashed home the rebound.

Liverpool almost levelled through Adam Lallana, who fired goalwards after a slick move, but Julian Speroni's reaction save denied the midfielder.

Philippe Coutinho was the next player to come close with a low drive, but the Brazilian's strike was blocked.

Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen both fired shots towards goal from 25 yards and Sturridge saw claims for a penalty waved away as the Reds turned up the pressure as the half wore on.

Coutinho stung the hands of Speroni once more before Markovic blazed a shot over the bar following a mazy run, but Liverpool had Mignolet to thank on the stroke of half time as he denied Gayle as he raced through on goal.