Overview

• Crystal Palace secured a 3-2 victory in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw at Wembley to lift the Community Shield for the first time.
• Goalkeeper Dean Henderson emerged as the hero by saving spot-kicks from Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister, while Harvey Elliott also missed his attempt.
• Palace’s triumph adds to their FA Cup victory in May, marking two major trophies in three months under manager Oliver Glasner.
• Liverpool’s summer signings—Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong—could not prevent the early-season setback despite heavy transfer spending.
• Crystal Palace continues to challenge UEFA’s decision to relegate them from the Europa League to the Conference League, with an appeal awaiting judgment at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.