Eddie Nketiah delivered a moment of late magic as his 97th-minute strike sealed Crystal Palace’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Selhurst Park.
The home crowd erupted in excitement as Nketiah turned in a last-gasp winner that ended Liverpool’s perfect start to the 2025-26 campaign in dramatic fashion.
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Heading into the match, Arne Slot’s champions were tipped to face their toughest test yet against the FA Cup winners.
Palace did not just live up to the billing, they dominated the opening half.
Oliver Glasner’s side were relentless, carving out several clear chances and striking the woodwork on more than one occasion.
Palace were eventually rewarded just before the interval when Ismaila Sarr fired home from close range to give them a deserved lead.
Liverpool struggled to create openings for much of the game, but as they so often do, they found a way to claw themselves back.
With just three minutes of normal time remaining, substitute Federico Chiesa pounced on a loose ball inside the box to level the score at 1-1.
It seemed as though the Reds had rescued a point and preserved their unbeaten run, but Palace had other ideas.
Eddie Nketiah scores late winner against Liverpool
Deep into stoppage time, Jefferson Lerma launched a long throw into the box. Captain Marc Guehi rose highest to flick it on, and Nketiah arrived at the back post to slot the ball past Alisson.
Wild celebrations followed, though nerves briefly returned as VAR reviewed a potential offside. The check came back in Palace’s favour, confirming a goal that will live long in Selhurst Park folklore.
The win marked another famous triumph over Liverpool for Palace, highlighting Glasner’s growing influence on the squad.
For Nketiah, the late strike underlined his value as a match-winner. For Liverpool, it was a sobering reminder that even the strongest teams can falter under pressure.
As the final whistle blew, Palace’s players and fans celebrated a statement victory – one that lifted them into second place, right behind Liverpool at the top of the table.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
