Overview
- Crystal Palace claimed the FA Community Shield with a 3-2 penalty shootout win over Liverpool after a 2-2 draw at Wembley.
- Dean Henderson saved spot-kicks from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott after Palace analysts reviewed Liverpool’s penalty takers in their team hotel.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted conceding two goals again highlighted the defensive vulnerabilities that have persisted since pre-season.
- The Reds have invested £260 million on new signings but Slot said the squad needs time to integrate its summer recruits both offensively and defensively.
- Crystal Palace will learn this week whether their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport will restore their place in the Europa League.