Nketiah's stoppage-time winner stuns Liverpool as Palace beat champions to extend unbeaten run

Crystal Palace beat Premier League leaders Liverpool 2-1 at Selhurst Park after Eddie Nketiah struck in stoppage time to hand the champions their first league defeat of the season. The late victory capped a dramatic afternoon, with Palace extending their unbeaten run to 18 games and underscoring why they have been one of the league's most progressive sides.

Ismaila Sarr opened the scoring in the ninth minute, finishing from close range after returning from injury and finding an unmarked position in the six-yard box. The Senegal forward's early goal put Palace on the front foot and exposed some vulnerabilities in Liverpool's defense. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker produced a string of crucial saves as Klopp's side tried to settle into a rhythm that had carried them through much of the season.

The visitors found a route back into the contest when Federico Chiesa, a late substitute, bundled home from close range in the 87th minute after a well-worked move. The goal shifted momentum briefly to Liverpool and generated a frantic finale as Palace pressed for a winner and Liverpool sought to salvage a point.

With six minutes of added time signaled, Palace delivered the decisive moment. A long throw from the home side created chaos in Liverpool's box and Nketiah, again showing calm under pressure, steered the ball past Alisson for the winner and a third league setback for the champions.

Palace coach Oliver Glasner had warned that Liverpool would provide a stern test for his organized side, and his team responded by sticking to a compact, high-pressing game and turning that pressure into a late breakthrough. Nketiah's clinching goal capped a performance in which Palace demonstrated the counter-attacking efficiency and defensive resilience that have defined their season.

Liverpool, meanwhile, must regroup quickly as they prepare for a Champions League group-stage fixture against Galatasaray in midweek before a league trip to Chelsea. Palace, chasing a return to European competition in coming seasons, will look to sustain their momentum in domestic and continental affairs.

Attendance at Selhurst Park was announced as 25,118.