Nketiah strikes in 97th minute as Palace stun Liverpool
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Eddie Nketiah scored a stunning 97th-minute winner as Crystal Palace beat Liverpool again to go second in the Premier League to the delight of a roaring home crowd at Selhurst Park.
Federico Chiesa thought he'd grabbed a point for the visitors with a close-range finish with three minutes of normal time remaining after Ismaila Sarr's first-half opener.
But a long throw launched into the Liverpool box by Chris Richards was flicked on by captain Marc Guehi and Nketiah converted at the back post to send his side's supporters wild.
There were fears it may get scrubbed off - but after a nail-biting, paper-thin offside check, the goal was given and there was no time left to play.
Palace's penalty shoot-out win over Liverpool in the Community Shield had thrilled their fans but this victory, which moves Oliver Glasner's side three points behind their opponents, is another big statement about where the Eagles are soaring to under the Austrian.
Powerful and piercing on the counter, committed and compact in defence, Palace excelled in all aspects, while Liverpool laboured and big-money signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak - on his first Premier League start for his new side - struggled to make an impact.
Team news: Isak makes first PL start for RedsIsmaila Sarr returned from injury to start for Crystal Palace, while Yeremy Pino was passed fit to play.
Alexander Isak made his first Premier League start for Liverpool with Hugo Ekitike suspended, while Florian Wirtz came in for Cody Gakpo.
Jean-Philippe Mateta curled against the inside of a post and Alisson had been forced to make a string of saves as Palace cut through.
Ryan Gravenberch, who had miscued his header from the corner to allow fit-again Sarr to score, saw his own effort tipped onto the frame of the goal by Dean Henderson but Liverpool were second best.
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Guehi - who played a part in the eventual winner - was masterful at the back, marshalling Mohamed Salah just weeks after his Deadline Day move to Liverpool collapsed.
Ibrahima Konate was nowhere near as convincing in Liverpool's defence.
Sarr strikes against Liverpool again
In all competitions, Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr has scored five goals in eight games against Liverpool – including in the Community Shield this season.
The champions battled back into it after the break, with half-time sub Cody Gakpo adding impetus.
They're the only unbeaten Premier League side and they're the ones to watch.
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