{"id":12275,"date":"2025-09-29T11:36:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T08:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=12275"},"modified":"2025-09-29T11:36:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T08:36:09","slug":"crystal-palace-stun-liverpool-with-97th-minute-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/crystal-palace-stun-liverpool-with-97th-minute-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace Stun Liverpool with 97th-Minute Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Football fans were treated to pure Premier League drama as Crystal Palace shocked reigning champions Liverpool 2-1 at Selhurst Park<\/strong>, thanks to Eddie Nketiah\u2019s 97th-minute winner. The Eagles are now unbeaten in a club-record 18 matches across all competitions<\/strong>, and the result ended Liverpool\u2019s perfect start to the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Fast Start from Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite Liverpool\u2019s early dominance in possession, Palace showed their intent in the ninth minute. Isma\u00efla Sarr capitalized on a defensive miscue, smashing home from close range for his fifth goal in eight games against Liverpool<\/strong>. The Reds looked rattled, but for Alisson\u2019s sharp saves to deny Yeremy Pino and Jean-Philippe Mateta, the champions could have been two or three goals down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Liverpool\u2019s Missed Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arne Slot\u2019s men gradually grew into the game, but missed crucial chances. Alexander Isak, making his first Premier League start of the season, showed signs of rust as he wasted two golden opportunities. Konat\u00e9\u2019s header also zipped just wide before halftime, while Mateta almost doubled Palace\u2019s lead with a curling effort that struck the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second half, substitute Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz tested Palace keeper Dean Henderson, but Liverpool lacked the killer touch. Isak\u2019s footwork created another chance, yet he again failed to convert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Late Twist in South London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With time running out, Federico Chiesa bundled in a late equalizer<\/strong> for Liverpool, sparking hope for the visitors. VAR checked a potential Mohamed Salah handball in the buildup, but the goal stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, just when it looked like Liverpool would escape with a point, Palace struck. Eddie Nketiah, with ice in his veins, turned in the winner deep into stoppage time, sending Selhurst Park into chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What This Means for the Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The victory pushed Palace into second place<\/strong>, only three points behind Liverpool, who suffered their first defeat in 90 minutes this campaign. With Palace\u2019s unbeaten streak now at 18 games, they look like genuine top-four contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Kenyan fans watching the EPL, this result serves as another reminder that the<\/strong> Premier<\/strong> League<\/strong> is<\/strong> the<\/strong> most<\/strong> unpredictable<\/strong> in the world<\/strong>. Giants can fall, and underdogs can rise \u2013 all in 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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