At first glance they were minor incidents, the kind that can easily pass unnoticed during the cut and thrust of a Premier League victory.
A smart save from a free-kick and a pair of defensive headers under pressure. Not defining moments, but vital nonetheless as Liverpool escaped Selhurst Park with three points on Monday night, their second Premier League win of the season safely secured.
Generally, you get what you pay for in life, and Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk show the same is true of football. Big signings, big impact. No wonder Jurgen Klopp was smiling.