Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool: Eddie Nketiah nets 97th-minute winner to inflict first defeat of the season on Premier League champions as Eagles extend unbeaten run to 18 MATCHES
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Crystal Palace secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool in their Premier League clash on September 27, 2025, ending Liverpool's unbeaten start to the season. The winning goal came at the very last moment, with substitute Eddie Nketiah scoring in stoppage time to snatch the win for Palace.
The home side took the lead early in the 10th minute when Ismaïla Sarr capitalized on a corner after a fast break down the left involving Tyrick Mitchell and Yeremy Pino. Palace's Marc Guéhi challenged a Liverpool player, which led to a headed clearance mistakenly deflected by Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch into his own box, allowing Sarr to finish from close range.
Liverpool pushed for an equalizer, with Alexander Isak, their record £130 million signing, missing a key chance by shooting wide in the first half. The Reds eventually leveled the score in the 87th minute through Federico Chiesa, who volleyed the ball home inside the Palace penalty area. Despite a VAR check for a possible handball by Mohamed Salah, the goal stood.
As the game seemed destined for a draw, Nketiah delivered Palace’s late winner in the 97th minute with a precise finish at the far post. This goal also underwent a VAR review for a potential offside but was confirmed as valid. Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed visible joy, sprinting down the touchline in celebration.
This marked Palace's first home league win over Liverpool in 11 years and ended Liverpool’s 100% win record for the season, having previously won seven consecutive matches mostly with late goals. Palace’s victory was characterized as well-deserved, with Liverpool suffering a rare setback against a resilient Eagles side.
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