Federico Chiesa shines as Liverpool lose to last-minute Palace winner
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Liverpool's perfect start to the Premier League season ended with a dramatic 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace, as Eddie Nketiah scored a last-minute winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
Crystal Palace took an early lead in the 10th minute when Ismaïla Sarr capitalized on an own goal scenario. A break down the left by Tyrick Mitchell and Yeremy Pino led to a Palace corner, from which Marc Guéhi challenged Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch near the far post. Gravenberch inadvertently headed the ball back into his own six-yard box, allowing Sarr to lash it home.
Liverpool responded with pressure, and although a free-kick on the edge of the Palace area was delayed due to a medical emergency in the stands, they continued to push forward. A notable chance came when Liverpool's £130 million striker Alexander Isak raced past the Palace defense but shot wide.
In the 87th minute, Liverpool's Federico Chiesa volleyed a goal that temporarily brought the match level. This goal survived a VAR check for a possible handball by Mohamed Salah, raising hopes that Liverpool would salvage a point with yet another late goal in their campaign.
However, Palace's substitute Eddie Nketiah provided a stunning response in the final moments, scoring at the far post despite a VAR review for offside. This last-gasp goal ensured Palace a deserved victory, ending Liverpool's winning streak and 100% start to the season.
The result marked Liverpool's first defeat in the league this season, highlighting the fine margins and drama of top-flight football, with Chiesa shining for Liverpool but ultimately Palace emerging triumphant.
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