Eddie Nketiah Scores 97th Minute Goal As Crystal Palace Ends Liverpool Perfect Start

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September 27, 2025

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Eddie Nketiah Scores 97th Minute Goal As Crystal Palace Ends Liverpool Perfect Start—-Arsenal academy graduate Eddie Nketiah scored in the 97th minute to end Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the Premier League as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Ismaila Sarr had given Palace the lead in the ninth minute, but Liverpool thought they had secured a point late on through Federico Chiesa’s equaliser in the 89th minute, only for Nketiah to fire Palace ahead with the last kick of the game.

Victory equals Palace’s all-time unbeaten run in their history, spanning 18 matches, who rise to second in the table, three points off leaders Liverpool.

Arne Slot’s side dominated the opening exchanges, but it was the hosts who went in front nine minutes into the affair, as the returning Sarr, who has become a thorn in Liverpool’s side in recent seasons, tapped in from close range to the ecstasy of the Selhurst faithful.

Daichi Kamada’s corner was diverted into the path of Sarr via the head of Ryan Gravenberch, who fired in from close range to give Oliver Glasner’s men the lead with his fifth goal against the Reds.

Palace should have had a second almost immediately from kick off as Sarr turned provider for Yeremy Pino, but the Spaniard’s effort was brilliantly saved by the feet of Allison.

The Brazilian shotstopper then denied Daniel Munoz with a superb right hand save in the 22nd minute before another point blank stop from Jean-Philippe Mateta as Liverpool’s defensive fragility began to lay bare.

The rest of the first half ebbed and flowed until the fifth minute of injury time, where the hosts thought they had doubled their advantage, but Mateta’s curling effort could only smash off the post and across the goalmouth.

Liverpool began to pick up the tempo at the start of the second period, Florian Wirtz almost opened his account in English football on the hour mark but his deft flick was parried away by Henderson, before Alexander Isak’s mazy dribble into the Palace penalty area minutes later could only see him fire the ball wide of the goal.

Slot struck a frustrated figure from the sidelines as his side continued to press for an equaliser, with all his cards at play with Isak, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa all on the pitch together.

Liverpool got a deserved equaliser through substitute Chiesa, who smashed the ball into the bottom left corner from close range after Chris Richards failed to deal with Gravenberch’s looped cross, but substitute Nketiah popped up in the 97th minute to fire Palace back in front with the last kick of the game.

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BREAKING: PSG Retain Champions League Title After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Arsenal

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BREAKING: PSG Retain Champions League Title After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Arsenal—-French champions edge Gunners 4-3 on penalties in Budapest to secure back-to-back European crowns.

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna. PSG became only the second club in the modern Champions League era to retain the trophy in successive seasons.

Arsenal made the perfect start to the final when Kai Havertz fired the Premier League champions into an early lead in the sixth minute, giving Mikel Arteta’s side hope of winning the club’s first-ever Champions League title.

The holders responded in the second half, with Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé converting a penalty in the 65th minute after a foul on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, bringing PSG level and setting up a tense finish.

Neither side could find a winner during the remainder of normal time or extra time, forcing the final into a dramatic penalty shootout. PSG held their nerve from the spot, while Arsenal defender Gabriel missed the decisive penalty, blasting his effort over the crossbar.

The victory caps another remarkable European campaign for Luis Enrique’s side, who reached the final after eliminating FC Bayern Munich in the semi-finals and entered the showpiece as defending champions.

For Arsenal, the defeat is a heartbreaking end to an otherwise historic season. Arteta’s men arrived in Budapest having won their first Premier League title in 22 years and reached their first Champions League final since 2006, but they fell just short of completing a memorable double.

PSG’s triumph further cements their place among Europe’s elite, while Arsenal will be left to reflect on a campaign that brought domestic glory but ended in European heartbreak.

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BREAKING: Liverpool Sacked Arne Slot With Immediate Effect After 2-Years at Anfield

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BREAKING: Liverpool Sacked Arne Slot With Immediate Effect After 2-Years at Anfield—-Dutch manager leaves despite Premier League success as Reds begin search for new direction.

Liverpool FC have reportedly parted ways with manager Arne Slot after two seasons in charge at Anfield. Reports on Friday indicated that the club decided to make a managerial change following an internal review of a disappointing 2025/26 campaign.

Slot’s departure comes just a year after he guided Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut season, becoming the first Dutch manager to win England’s top flight.

However, Liverpool endured a difficult title defence campaign, finishing outside the title race and facing criticism over inconsistent performances throughout the season. Reports suggest the club’s hierarchy concluded that a fresh direction was needed ahead of the new campaign.

The Dutch coach leaves Anfield with mixed memories — delivering the club’s 20th league title but struggling to maintain momentum during his second season.

Several reports have linked former AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as a leading candidate to replace Slot, although Liverpool are yet to officially announce a successor.

Slot, who arrived in 2024 following the departure of legendary manager Jürgen Klopp, oversaw 113 matches during his tenure and leaves having secured one Premier League title and a place in Liverpool’s recent history.

Tributes from supporters have already begun appearing online, with many thanking the Dutchman for delivering league glory during his time on Merseyside.

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