Overview
- Palace twice fought back to cancel goals from Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong before prevailing 3-2 on spot-kicks.
- New signing Florian Wirtz showcased creativity; Liverpool’s defence, including captain Virgil van Dijk, conceded two goals and gave away a first-half penalty.
- Arne Slot admitted his side must strengthen at the back after failing to protect two one-goal leads.
- Marc Guéhi’s commanding display for Palace intensified Liverpool’s reported interest in the centre-back.
- Liverpool’s £110 million bid for Alexander Isak was rebuffed by Newcastle, and Manchester United are weighing a £104 million approach for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba.