Liverpool perfect run for 2025/26 Premier League don end as Crystal Palace shock dem with 2-1 win for Selhurst Park.
Palace dominate first half, hit woodwork and force Alisson into big saves, before Ismaila Sarr finally score from close range 9th minute. Liverpool no fit settle, but Alisson dey keep dem inside game.
Reds later equalise late through substitute Federico Chiesa 87th minute, e be like say another Liverpool comeback go show. But Palace get last card – Eddie Nketiah chest down ball and volley under Alisson for 97th minute to spark wild celebration. Palace now climb second for table, just behind Liverpool.
TPB Verdict
Tables don turn. Liverpool don dey escape with late comebacks since season start, but dis time their luck finish. Palace deserve win, dem suppose don kill game before halftime.
Liverpool improvement late almost save point, but Nketiah – the “Eagle” – clip their wings. Palace now be only unbeaten team for Premier League and dey on 18-match unbeaten run. Eagles fans fit begin dream big.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Highlights
9’ – Ismaila Sarr Goal (Palace 1-0 Liverpool)
Corner cause wahala, Gravenberch nod ball down, Sarr smash am inside six-yard box.
87’ – Federico Chiesa Goal (Palace 1-1 Liverpool)
Liverpool late show! Chiesa fire into far corner, VAR check Salah handball but goal stand.
90+7’ – Eddie Nketiah Goal (Palace 2-1 Liverpool)
Long throw land for box, Hughes flick, Jones misclear, Nketiah chest and volley under Alisson. Selhurst scatter!
Man of the Match – Alisson Becker
Even though Palace win, Alisson na the reason Liverpool even get hope. The Brazilian keeper make five big saves, no blame for both goals.
Match Stats
- Possession: Palace 28% – 72% Liverpool
- Shots: Palace 16 – 20 Liverpool
- Shots on target: Palace 7 – 4 Liverpool
- Corners: Palace 2 – 6 Liverpool
- Fouls: Palace 10 – 8 Liverpool
What Next?
Liverpool go face Galatasaray away for Champions League Tuesday, then Chelsea for Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Palace go start Conference League campaign vs Dinamo Zagreb Thursday before league trip to Everton Sunday.
