Selhurst Park delivered pure Premier League drama as Crystal Palace handed Liverpool their first defeat of the season with a last-minute winner. Ismaïla Sarr’s early strike gave Palace the lead, Federico Chiesa thought he’d rescued the Reds late on, but substitute Eddie Nketiah had the final word in the 97th minute. The Eagles are now the only unbeaten side left in the league, stretching their unbeaten run to 18 games in all competitions — and they did it in classic Palace fashion, soaking up pressure before landing the knockout punch.
Goals Timeline
- 9’ – Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace): Quick start as Sarr pounced on a loose ball and finished sharply to put Palace ahead.
- 87’ – Federico Chiesa (Liverpool): The substitute cut inside and curled home to level things up, sparking hope for the Reds.
- 90+7’ – Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace): Deep into stoppage time, Nketiah smashed in the decisive goal, sending Selhurst Park wild.
Matchday Talking Points
- Eagles Flying High – Palace are now unbeaten in 18 matches across all competitions (W8 D10), their joint-longest ever run as a Football League club.
- History Maker Nketiah – His 96:59 strike was the latest winning goal Crystal Palace have ever scored in the Premier League.
- The Last Unbeaten Side Standing – Palace are the only team yet to lose in the league this season (P6 W3 D3), marking just the fifth time in their history they’ve avoided defeat in the opening six games.
Match Stats
- Shots: Crystal Palace 16 – 20 Liverpool
- Shots on Target: 7 – 4
- Possession: Crystal Palace 28% – 72% Liverpool
- Passes: 270 – 688
- Pass Accuracy: 64% – 88%
- Corners: 2 – 6
- Fouls: 10 – 8
Liverpool had the ball, but Palace were ruthless in their moments.
League Standings (After Matchday 6)
- Crystal Palace sit 3rd with 12 points, the only unbeaten team left.
- Liverpool remain top on 15 points, but their perfect start is gone.
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