Eddie Nketiah scored deep into stoppage time to offer Crystal Palace a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at Selhurst Park, ending the Premier League leaders’ five-match profitable run.
Ismaila Sarr gave Palace the lead within the ninth minute, bundling the ball in after Liverpool did not clear a nook. Palace dominated the primary half, creating a number of possibilities, however have been denied by goalkeeper Alisson and the woodwork. Jean-Philippe Mateta additionally struck the put up after a tremendous transfer.
Liverpool improved after the break. Dean Henderson made an excellent save from Ryan Gravenberch, pushing his shot onto the put up, earlier than stopping Florian Wirtz at shut vary. File signing Alexander Isak, on his full league debut, additionally missed a transparent probability when he shot huge.
The Reds appeared to have snatched a degree when substitute Federico Chiesa equalised within the 87th minute, ending from shut vary after a VAR test confirmed Ryan Gravenberch was onside within the build-up.
However Palace had the ultimate phrase. Within the seventh minute of added time, Nketiah struck on the far put up to seal a deserved victory.
The win lifts Palace to second within the desk and extends their unbeaten run in all competitions to 18 matches. Liverpool, in the meantime, have been left pissed off after a poor show and now see their profitable begin to the season come to an finish.
