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Ismaila Sarr celebrates putting Crystal Palace ahead against Liverpool at Selhurst Park. At a glance Ismaila Sarr puts Crystal Palace ahead Liverpool keeper Alisson makes fine saves to deny Yeremy Pino, Daniel Munoz and Jean-Philippe Mateta Mateta hits post before the break Dean Henderson turns Ryan Gravenberch's shot on to the post and denies Florian Wirtz Liverpool's record £125m signing Alexander Isak, making his league debut for club, fires wide Substitute Federico Chiesa hits late equaliser But substitute Eddie Nketiah gives Palace victory in added time PLAYER RATINGS Eddie Nketiah struck with virtually the last kick of an enthralling encounter at Selhurst Park to give Crystal Palace a deserved victory and end Premier League leaders Liverpool's five-match winning start to the season. Italian Federico Chiesa's 87th-minute equaliser looked like to have salvaged a point the champions' dismal display barely merited. Ismaila Sarr had given Palace an early lead but just as it looked like they would pay the price for wasting a host of chances, Nketiah pounced at the far post in the seventh minute of added time to lift them up to second in the table. Palace were outstanding in stretching their unbeaten run in all competitions to 18 games, tormenting Liverpool's rocky rearguard throughout but failing to make their superiority pay. Sarr's ninth-minute goal, bundled home after Liverpool failed to clear a corner, was scant reward for Palace's domination in the first half, in which only the brilliance of keeper Alisson and the woodwork spared the champions further punishment. Brazilian Alisson saved superbly from Yeremy Pino, Daniel Munoz and Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the French forward also hitting the woodwork with a superb effort at the end of a flowing move. Liverpool, as they had to do, improved after the break with Palace keeper Dean Henderson - who turned Ryan Gravenberch's powerful drive on to the post - denying Florian Wirtz from point-blank range. Record £125m signing Alexander Isak, making his full Premier League debut for the Reds, also shot wide with only Henderson to beat as the visitors built up pressure. Liverpool's habit of striking late surfaced again as substitute Chiesa pounced from close range, but Nketiah provided the late twist Arne Slot's side have inflicted on others this season. It was dramatic as Gravenberch's foot kept him just onside after a video assistant referee (VAR) check. Have your say on Crystal Palace's performance What did you make of Liverpool's display? Palace's fans may have had their tongues firmly in cheeks when they chanted "We're going to win the league" - but Oliver Glasner's side fully deserved their victory. They may have lost star forward Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, but they still possess quality and ran Liverpool ragged at regular intervals. Only the formidable one-man barrier of Alisson and the woodwork spared the champions first-half humiliation and somehow kept the deficit at just one goal. Glasner's emerging side have now gone 18 games unbeaten, playing with the confidence winning the FA Cup has given them, as well as the knowledge their outstanding leader is once again proving his managerial pedigree. Palace possess strength through the spine of their side - from Henderson in goal, captain Marc Guehi in defence, Adam Wharton in midfield and a thrilling attack in which striker Mateta may be erratic, but a constant danger. How Liverpool must have wished Marc Guehi's deadline day move had not fallen through and they had his steadying influence at the back for them, where they have looked vulnerable all season and Ibrahima Konate endured a nightmare. Palace are unbeaten after six league games and this performance demonstrated why they deserve that lofty status. Liverpool have lived on the edge all season as late goals have rescued victories, but there was no escape here and the reigning champions did not deserve one either. It briefly looked like another late strike, this time from Chiesa, would earn a fortunate point, but their defence failed to clear a long throw and Nketiah pounced for his first goal since May. Liverpool have been leaking goals all season, but able to dig themselves out of trouble at the other end. After Palace tore their backline apart in the first 45 minutes, the Reds stepped up a gear in the second half, presumably with some angry words from Slot ringing in their ears. But they were far from fluent in what must rank as one of the worst displays since the Dutch head coach succeeded Jurgen Klopp. British record signing Isak looked rusty, missing a glorious chance in the second half before being withdrawn to predictable chants of "what a waste of money" from home supporters. German Wirtz, who also should have done better when shooting straight at Henderson from six yards, is also still struggling to make an impact since his big-money arrival. In some ways, this was a Liverpool defeat that was coming having lived so dangerously this season - but it will be no less disappointing for Slot in the manner of the outcome. Crystal Palace: Palace are in Conference League action on Thursday, 2 October when they face Dynamo Kyiv (17. 45 BST). They travel to Everton in the Premier League on Sunday, 5 October (14: 00 BST). Liverpool: Liverpool travel to Turkey to face Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday, 30 September (20: 00 BST), before a visit to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, 4 October (17: 30 BST). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 27th September 2025 at 18: 01 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Oliver Glasner Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Arne Slot Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Oliver Glasner Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Arne Slot Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Crystal Palace have won just one of their last 16 Premier League meetings with Liverpool (D3 L12), winning 1-0 at Anfield in April 2024. The Eagles haven’t scored more than once in any of their last 12 league games against the Reds (6 goals). Liverpool have won nine and lost none of their last 10 away league games against Crystal Palace (D1) – this is their longest ongoing unbeaten run away from home in the league against any side. This match will see the Premier League’s only two unbeaten sides so far this season facing, with Liverpool winning all five of their matches and Crystal Palace winning two and drawing three so far. Three of the last four occasions two unbeaten sides have met this late into a season has seen the match end in a draw, with the exception Spurs’ 2-1 win over Liverpool in September 2023. Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their opening five matches of a top-flight season for the first time since 1990-91 (opening 10) when they went on to finish 3rd, their best ever finish in the top-flight. Liverpool are looking to win their opening six top-flight matches in a season for a fifth time – they previously did so in 1978-79 (six), 1990-91 (eight), 2018-19 (six) and 2019-20 (eight). Only two reigning Premier League champions have started with six wins – Chelsea in 2005-06 and Man City in 2023-24, both of whom retained their title. Crystal Palace are unbeaten in 11 Premier League matches (W4 D7), the longest ongoing run of any side. Palace are looking to go 12 top-flight games unbeaten for just the second time, previously managing that feat between May and October 1990 under Steve Coppell. So far this season, Crystal Palace have made the fewest high turnovers (19) of any side and have the fewest high-intensity pressures in the final third of the pitch (304). Their direct speed, however, is the second highest of any side (2. 02 metres/second), showing their ability to move upfield quickly. Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch has scored two goals in his last four Premier League appearances, more than he managed in his first 63 games (1). He is averaging 1. 8 shots per 90 minutes in 2025-26, having only averaged 0. 6 per 90 last season. Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored 29 goals in 55 Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner – in Glasner’s top-flight managerial career across the Austrian Bundesliga, German Bundesliga and Premier League, only Wout Weghorst (36 goals in 66 games) has scored more under him, while Mateta’s 143 minutes per goal ratio is the best of any player with 1, 000+ minutes under Glasner. Since the start of last season, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has been involved in 51 Premier League goals (31 goals, 20 assists), 20 more than any other player. He has 274 goal involvements for the Reds (186 goals, 88 assists), just two shy of the record for a single club – Wayne Rooney for Manchester United (183 goals, 93 assists). Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace). Attempt saved. Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alisson Becker (Liverpool). Assisted by Ismaïla Sarr. Goal! Crystal Palace 1, Liverpool 0. Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner following a corner. Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Conor Bradley. First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.