Crystal Palace Stuns Liverpool 2-1 to Claim First Victory of the Season

📉 Crystal Palace Stuns Liverpool 2-1 at Selhurst Park

On September 27, 2025, Crystal Palace secured their first victory of the season by defeating Liverpool 2-1 at Selhurst Park, ending a long unbeaten streak and proving themselves as one of the league’s toughest competitors.

🔥 Match Summary

First Half: Ismaïla Sarr put Crystal Palace ahead in the 9th minute with a controversial corner kick goal. Palace maintained dominance throughout the half, creating multiple scoring opportunities, but Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson made several crucial saves.

Second Half: In the 87th minute, Federico Chiesa equalized for Liverpool following a disputed handball by Mohamed Salah. However, in stoppage time, Eddie Nketiah capitalized on Marc Guéhi’s header to score the winning goal for Palace. The goal was confirmed by VAR, sealing an unforgettable victory.

🗣️ Liverpool Manager Arne Slot’s Comments

Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged Crystal Palace’s well-deserved win. He highlighted Palace’s pressure during set pieces and counterattacks. Slot also criticized defensive lapses, particularly Jeremie Frimpong’s late forward movement, which left the defense exposed and contributed to the final goal.

📈 Crystal Palace’s Rise

The victory moved Crystal Palace to second place in the league with 12 points, just three behind Liverpool. They extended their 18-game unbeaten streak, marking one of the club’s best runs in history. Head coach Oliver Glasner praised the team’s first-half performance and emphasized the importance of staying humble despite the unbeaten run.

🏆 Looking Ahead

Crystal Palace will now prepare for their UEFA Conference League match against Dynamo Kyiv, aiming to continue their strong performance both domestically and in Europe.