Crystal Palace Hand Liverpool Their First Defeat of the Season

In front of a loud Selhurst Park crowd, Crystal Palace secured an impressive win over Liverpool, ending the Reds’ unbeaten start to the Premier League season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

On September 27, 2025, Crystal Palace triumphed over Liverpool with a 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park. Displaying strong determination and tactical skill, the Eagles remained resilient defensively and capitalized on crucial opportunities to clinch the win. This result is noteworthy as it marks Liverpool’s first defeat in the league. The Palace players celebrated with their fans, while Liverpool appeared deflated after a tough battle.

SEASON CONTEXT

Before this match, Liverpool were unbeaten and leading the Premier League table with five wins from five matches. However, this defeat threatens their lead, as Arsenal are both just two points behind after their recent victories. As of now, Liverpool is still at the top of the Premier League table, having previously secured an unbeaten start with impressive wins against various teams, including a dramatic win against Everton earlier in the season, as reported in multiple updates.

Crystal Palace climbed to third place with this result, having been inconsistent earlier in the season but now sitting three points behind Liverpool. Palace had previously earned draws with Spurs and Chelsea, and their defense kept Liverpool’s key forwards quiet. Mohamed Salah, having missed several chances today, remains at four goals for the season.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Crystal Palace will face Dinamo Kyiv for the Conference League before traveling to Everton next weekend. Everton face West Ham today, a team that is 19th with only three points so far.

Liverpool will return to action for the Champions League where they face Galatasaray before visiting Chelsea next weekend. The Reds maintain a narrow lead at the top with Crystal Palace and Arsenal poised to overtake them if points are dropped, reiterating the fierce competition in the league. The competition remains fierce, with just four points separating first and fourth place. Both teams must remain focused as the season progresses after an eventful weekend.