Liverpool suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season, losing 2–1 away to Crystal Palace. Goals from Sarr and Nketiah secured the win, while Chiesa scored for the Reds.
Final Score & Goalscorers
- Crystal Palace 2–1 Liverpool
- Crystal Palace: Sarr (45’), Nketiah (90+4’)
- Liverpool: Chiesa (63’)
Official Lineups
Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Lerma, Hughes, Ayew, Eze, Sarr, Mateta.
Substitutions: Rak-Sakyi, Franca, Nketiah.
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Salah, Núñez, Chiesa.
Substitutions: Gakpo, Díaz, Elliott, Jota, Endo.
Key Match Events
- 45′ – Goal: Sarr opened the scoring for Crystal Palace just before half-time.
- 63′ – Equalizer: Federico Chiesa struck for Liverpool to bring the game level.
- 90+4′ – Winner: Eddie Nketiah scored deep into stoppage time, sealing Palace’s victory.
Match Analysis
- Missed Opportunities: Liverpool dominated possession but failed to convert key chances.
- Chiesa’s Impact: The Italian winger was Liverpool’s standout performer, netting the equalizer.
- Palace Resilience: The hosts defended deep and struck clinically when it mattered most.
- Late Drama: Nketiah’s stoppage-time winner handed Liverpool their first league defeat of the season.
Conclusion
Liverpool’s unbeaten Premier League run came to an end at Selhurst Park, with Crystal Palace earning a dramatic 2–1 win. Jürgen Klopp’s side will need to bounce back quickly as the fixture list tightens.