Alisson Becker has been voted the Premier League Player of the Matchweek for Matchweek 10, giving Liverpool’s goalkeeper a fresh individual honour after his decisive performance in Sunday’s 3-1 win at Crystal Palace. The league confirmed the fan-poll result on Tuesday, 10 November, following a display that helped the Reds take three points into the international break.
Why Alisson won the award
The Brazilian’s contribution at Selhurst Park was more than a footnote to Liverpool’s attacking display. Palace created opportunities that demanded sharp reactions, and Alisson’s saves helped prevent the home side from changing the direction of the match. Liverpool eventually won 3-1, but the final score alone does not convey how valuable their goalkeeper was in difficult passages of play.
The Premier League announced Alisson as its Player of the Matchweek after supporters voted in the official poll. It is an individual recognition of one match, not an award for the whole month or season. That distinction matters: the honour rewards a specific performance rather than suggesting that the league has already settled its broader goalkeeper rankings.
How the six-player shortlist was decided
Alisson was one of six candidates put forward after Matchweek 10. The Premier League’s shortlist also included Everton forward Thierno Barry, Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap, Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross, Leeds defender Tarik Muharemovic and Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele.
The contenders represented several different kinds of match-winning contribution. Barry and Delap were recognised after two-goal displays, while Muharemovic and Mukiele featured after important defensive performances. Gross was nominated following Brighton’s win over Brentford. Alisson stood out as the goalkeeper on a list otherwise dominated by outfield players.
The vote closed on Tuesday afternoon, and the league subsequently confirmed the Liverpool number one’s victory. The result reflects supporters’ appreciation of goalkeeping interventions that can sometimes be overshadowed by goals and assists.
What happened against Crystal Palace?
Liverpool’s official match report confirms a 3-1 victory away at Crystal Palace on Sunday, 8 November. The result gave Andoni Iraola’s side a welcome boost before domestic football paused for the November international window. The club’s account of the match highlighted the importance of Alisson’s interventions as Liverpool resisted Palace pressure.
The award should not be confused with a new match result or a change to the league table. Liverpool’s victory had already been recorded on Sunday; Tuesday’s development was the separate announcement of the fan-voted individual honour. For supporters, the distinction is a reminder that a goalkeeper can influence a match as significantly as the players who finish the chances.
What it means for Liverpool
At a club where attacking players often attract the headlines, Alisson’s recognition underlines the value of experience and composure at the other end of the pitch. A save at a critical moment can preserve a lead, protect momentum or allow a team to recover after a spell under pressure. Against Palace, those qualities were central to Liverpool’s successful afternoon.
The timing is also notable because Alisson’s longer-term future has been discussed separately in recent days. He has spoken about wanting to remain at Liverpool, but the Player of the Matchweek result is not evidence of a new contract or an agreement. The award and the contractual situation are distinct stories, and no fresh deal was announced alongside the accolade.
What happens next?
The international break gives Liverpool time to reflect on their latest league result before their next club fixture. Alisson’s award offers a positive talking point, but the more substantial test will be whether Liverpool can translate their victory at Palace into sustained performances when the Premier League resumes.
For now, the confirmed news is straightforward: the official Premier League fan poll has recognised Alisson Becker as Matchweek 10’s standout player. His contribution in a 3-1 away win has earned him an honour that puts goalkeeping, rather than goalscoring, at the centre of the week’s conversation.
Sources
Premier League: Alisson voted Player of the Matchweek (10 November 2026)
Premier League: Official Matchweek 10 shortlist (9 November 2026)