Overview

• Substitute Eddie Nketiah volleyed the 97th‑minute winner after a long throw was flicked on by Marc Guéhi, punishing Liverpool’s failure to clear.
• Ismaïla Sarr put Palace ahead early and Federico Chiesa equalised in the 87th minute, flipping Liverpool’s recent habit of late escapes.
• Arne Slot said Palace “deserved” the 2-1 victory and blamed poor defending on the winner, citing Jeremie Frimpong for vacating his position.
• Alisson Becker made several first‑half saves as Palace repeatedly exposed Liverpool in transition and on dead balls.
• Pundits flagged Ibrahima Konaté’s struggles and thin centre‑back cover after Giovanni Leoni’s season‑ending injury, while Palace remain the league’s only unbeaten side with an 18‑game run in all competitions.