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Mateta brings the celebration vibes

Look who is bringing the vibes at Crystal Palace.

Jean-Philippe Mateta could genuinely have his own TV show, and I would 100 per cent lock in and watch it.

The guy is the main man in all of Palace's social media content for a reason, and once again, he shows why here.

Such entertaining content

Liverpool's bogey team

I'm not sure what it is about Crystal Palace, but they just know how to take points off Liverpool.

They have always been their bogey team.

The Reds have won just two of their eight games against Crystal Palace in all competitions since the start of 2022-23 (D4 L2). This is their joint-fewest wins against any opponent they have faced four or more times in this period.

They play them in the League Cup next month, too...

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Farke: 'We deserved to win'

Daniel Farke, Leeds United manager, on BBC Sport:

Of course [I'm disappointed] because we had a really good game with a really good performance against a strong opponent. We deserved to win this game. We had way more expected goals and shots. We had big chances.
We gave away two set-pieces and they scored both. They didn’t have a chance out of the game. Small details can be punished. It feels a bit heartbreaking, but I’m proud of the performance.
We can’t outperform our opponents when you see their quality. Organisation, physicality, big team spirit is what we need. The team reduced Bournemouth to so little chances but they’re a proven Premier League side and they were effective today.
Calvert-Lewin put in an outstanding performance for the team. A man of the match performance. He showed himself in great shape and fitness level. The only pity is he had so many good chances. On another day he scores two or three.

 Daniel Farke the head coach / manager of Leeds United  during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on September 20, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

De Cuyper: 'The red card helped us'

Max de Cuyper, Brighton goalscorer, speaking to PLP:

I think the first half I wasn't the best, I had a feeling they were quite good in the game. We had some good moments, they had their moments but we felt in the dressing room we could still make a turnaround. How we started the second half was brilliant. The red card is in our favour but it's part of the game.

On Chelsea's red card helping the Seagulls:

It's an advantage. If everybody plays 100 per cent you have an advantage; otherwise, you don't. We tried to keep on high pressing, tried to change the side a lot to let them run and we got the result.

On Danny Welbeck:

Danny has to be there but it's a brilliant cross and brilliant action for the first. It's not easy but just a tap in. The second is quality from Danny, he stays calm and chips it in really well.

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A first for Chelsea

Chelsea have had a honking seven days.

First they lose to one of the worst Manchester United sides we have ever seen, and then they get well-beaten in their own backyard by Brighton.

They were cruising at half-time and it seemed like the game was only going one way after Enzo Fernandez's opener.

But bang, everything went Pete Tong after Trevoh Chalobah's red card.

Chelsea lost by 2+ goals, having been ahead at half-time in a Premier League home game for the first time since October 2011 against Arsenal (5-3).

Eight points from six is not a good start to the season.

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Nketiah: 'We always keep believing'

Eddie Nketiah, Crystal Palace matchwinner, on Sky Sports:

I just tried to stay calm, got a good first touch and a nice finish. That's what our fans are known for and shows the togetherness of the group. We always keep believing. There was still time to play. The manager said to stay calm and you will get another situation and thankfully we did.
There aren't many teams who can create that many chances against Liverpool so a thoroughly deserved three points. We are just taking it one game at a time. We have a really good group, we will keep pushing and try to bring more success to the fans.

 Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Palace stay unbeaten

There is only one team that remains unbeaten in the Premier League this season, and it's not Liverpool.

Crystal Palace are now 18 games unbeaten.

The team that Oliver Glasner has built is incredible, and the fact that they are outplaying teams like Liverpool, having sold Eberechi Eze, speaks volumes about how good he is as a coach.

They ripped Liverpool apart for large parts of that match and were unlucky not to have put them to bed before half-time.

They are now second in the league, just three points behind the Reds.

Title charge?

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That late winning feeling

These pictures tell you all you need to know. Absolute euphoria.

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 Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Jean-Philippe Mateta during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

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 Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Jefferson Lerma during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Liverpool learn their lesson

I wonder how the Liverpool players feel right now?

Well, their bench was absolutely fuming when the goal went in because it was two minutes after the allotted stoppage time was up.

But we all know the rules, 'a minumum of six minutes'.

This is maybe what Liverpool needed. We all knew that their luck wouldn't last forever. You can't keep dropping stinkers and getting away with it.

Crystal Palace deserved the points, and what a way to do it.

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FULL-TIME: Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool

My word.

Football, blooming heck. What a sport.

The story of the season has been Liverpool and their late winners, and they looked like they had pulled it off again with a late leveller.

But no, Crystal Palace do to the Reds what they have done to so many by scoring with the very last kick of the game.

Simply incredible.

Goal:Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool (Nketiah 90+8')

WOW, WOW, WOW!

Crystal Palace hand Liverpool a taste of their own medicine, and Selhurst Park goes absolutely bananas.

Eddie Nektiah has won it right at the death for the Eagles, and the Reds fightback comes to nothing.

What an end.

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Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool

Is there to be more late drama?

We are deep into stoppage time here, where that has been six minutes, and surely time is running out for a winner.

FULL-TIME: Chelsea 1-3 Brighton

Another awful day for Chelsea.

Goal:Chelsea 1-3 Brighton (Welbeck 90+10')

Game, set, and match!

It's two for Danny Welbeck, and Chelsea have been well and truly beaten at the Bridge.

Yet more limbs in the away end.

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FULL-TIME: Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth

FULL-TIME: Man City 5-1 Burnley

Easy does it for Manchester City.

Five goals and a five-star second half from the Cityzens to return to winning ways.

Goal:Man City 5-1 Burnley (Haaland 90+4')

Goal:Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool (Chiesa 87')

LIVERPOOL HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!

You can never, ever, count these champions out, and it's Federico Chiesa to the rescue.

He turns home Ryan Gravenberch's cross, picks up the ball, and now they are off to try and find a winner.

They couldn't, could they?

 Federico Chiesa of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's first goal to make it 1-1 during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Goal:Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth (Kroupi 90+3')

LATE DRAMA AT ELLAND ROAD!

Bournemouth have broken the Leeds resistance and its young Kroupi who smashes home.

What a moment.

Goal:Man City 4-1 Burnley (Haaland 90+1')

Erling Haaland gets his goal!

FPL managers around the country - including me - will be relieved to see the Norwegian has got in on the act.

It's a superb finish.

Goal:Chelsea 1-2 Brighton (De Cuyper 90+2')

BRIGHTON HAVE TURNED IT AROUND!

Max De Cuyper has surely won it for Brighton in stoppage time.

The Seagulls have been knocking at the door; in fact, they have been hammering at it, and De Cuyper knocks it down with his head.

Limbs in the away end.

VAR: NO PENALTY!

How is that not a penalty?

Chelsea really got away with one as the Malo Gusto challenge is reviewed, and the penalty isn't given.

I'm stunned. He literally kicks Yankuba Minteh in the head.

Chelsea 1-1 Brighton

Ohhhhh....

It's all kicking off at Stamford Bridge. I feel like I am watching a mix of rugby and wrestling as there is a huge melee.

It all comes after Malo Gusto kicks Yankuba Minteh in the head inside teh area, and no penalty is given.

Lewis Dunk and Benoit Badiashile then get into it, and the gloves are off.

'Leeds have been brilliant'

Leeds have been brilliant in the second half. Bournemouth came here as the in-form side but they've seen just how hard it is to get points at Elland Road. Can Daniel Farke's side see it through till the end?

Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Another chance goes begging for Liverpool.

Liverpool's last-minute juju looks like it may have run out as now Mohamed Salah turns over the bar.

It doesn't feel like the Reds are going to get this leveller...

Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

This has become an all-too-familiar occurrence.

Florian Wirtz is trudging off with the look of a beaten man, it's been another tough day for him.

Federico Chiesa replaces the German while Jeremie Frimpong replaces Ibrahima Konate.

Arne Slot is going for it.

 Liverpool's Florian Wirtz reacts to his missed chance during the FA Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

CHANCE! Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

It's all Liverpool now.

The Reds really are pushing, and once again Alexander Isak has the chance to equalise.

But he nods a looping ball over the bar following a corner, and there is yet more frustration for the champions.

Goal: Chelsea 1-1 Brighton (Welbeck 77')

HE MAKES NO MISTAKE THIS TIME!

Danny Welbeck is given another big chance, and this time he takes it to bring Brighton level.

Yankuba Minteh whips in a delightful ball, Welbeck gets on the end of it and he makes no mistake.

All level.

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BIG MISS! Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

This just isn't Liverpool's day.

Even Alexander Isak is missing big chances now; it seems the bug has infected everybody.

Alexis Mac Allister sends him in, you just think the Swede is going to score, but he fires wide.

The Reds' winning run looks set to come to an end today.

BIG CHANCE! Chelsea 1-0 Brighton

Oh, Danny Welbeck... big chance.

The Brighton striker simply has to score as the ball drops to him and he turns, but no, he fires wide.

I thought that was in for a second, I really did.

Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

I've just watched that Florian Wirtz chance back, and I have no idea how he hasn't scored.

Make no qualms about it, that's a sitter.

It's a miss that sums up his Liverpool career so far. He was three yards out, there is no way he should be seeing that shot saved. So poor.

Goal:Man City 3-1 Burnley (Esteve OG 65')

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear...

It has just not been Maxime Esteve's day, the poor lad puts into the back of his own net for the second time today.

Two goals in five minutes, and Manchester City look set to get back to winning ways.

BIG SAVE! Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

How is it not 1-1??

Florian Wirtz thinks his time has finally come as he smashes the ball at goal from close range, following good work from Dominik Szoboszlai.

But no, Dean Henderson somehow denies him from point-blank range, it's one hell of a save.

Wirtz can't believe it.

Goal:Man City 2-1 Burnley (Nunes 61')

Against the run of play!

Burnley have been knocking at the door, but it's Manchester City who go back in front.

Matheus Nunes doesn't get many goals, but my word, this is a brilliant strike from the Portuguese star.

He smashes the ball into the roof of the net with some venom.

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Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk is not a happy bunny whatsoever.

He is absolutely popping off on the referee after the flag wasn't raised when Jean-Philippe Mateta was clearly offside.

The striker ends up seeing his effort saved by Alisson, but it doesn't stop the Dutchman laying into the ref.

Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Alexander Isak has finally woken up.

The striker barely had a kick in the first half, but he is popping up everywhere early in this second period.

He has another dig, but this time he only succeeds in sweeping the ball comfortably over the bar.

It wouldn't have counted anyway, as Mohamed Salah was offside in the build-up.

CHANCE! Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Oh, that's a big chance.

We are back underway at Selhurst Park, and Alexander Isak comes so close to netting an equaliser.

Dean Henderson has a howler failing to clear the ball, and is then beaten to it by Isak, but he can't head home.

Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo has come on for Conor Bradley.

Goal:Leeds 2-1 Bournemouth (Longstaff 54')

WHAT A HIT!

Sean Longstaff has turned this game on its head and Elland Road has gone absolutely balmy.

The ball falls kindly for the midfielder and he absolutely whallops it into the top corner.

No saving that.

 Sean Longstaff of Leeds United scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Bournemouth at Elland Road on September 27, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

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RED CARD TO CHELSEA!

He simply had to go.

Trevoh Chalobah is given his marching orders for denying a goalscoring opportunity. It was a really bad challenge.

Suddenly, Brighton have a vested interest in this game.

VAR CHECKING RED CARD - Chelsea

It's all happening at Stamford Bridge.

I was just about to type about how Reece James had twsited his ankle and was in a spot of bother, but then Trevoh Chalobah does something crazy.

He absolutely flies through Diego Gomez, and surely this has to be a red card.

VAR is checking.

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SECOND HALF!

Right then, here we go again.

Three of our 3pm kick-offs have gotten back underway, with Selhurst Park the only one not to see footie being played yet.

Let's hope for an entertaining next hour, eh?

'Isak has barely been involved'

By Harry Bamforth

Chris Sutton, former Chelsea striker, on BBC Sport:

Liverpool have got work to do. They haven't found their rhythm. Isak has only had one or two touches, he's barely been involved.

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HALF-TIME: Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Wow, what a half that was from Crystal Palace.

We could easily sit here and berate Liverpool for putting in a stinking display, but we should praise Palace instead.

The hosts have been superb, ripping the Reds apart at will, and they should be home and dry already.

But somehow, the leaders are still in the fight.

CHANCE! Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

This is one hell of a game, it really is.

While Liverpool have been poor, they are still giving this game a right go and trying to fashion chances.

Mohamed Salah looks like he is through and he goes to try and lob Dean Henderson, but the keeper is having none of it.

It's fair to say, he foils Salah's plan.

OFF THE POST! Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Oh my word, what a strike that is!

Crystal Palace are absolutely smoking Liverpool here, and I have no idea how they only lead by one.

Mateta tries an outrageous effort, bending one toward the top corner, and it clatters the post.

I thought that was in.

HALF-TIME: Man City 1-1 Burnley

Well, well, well.

Manchester City's struggles continue as Burnley have pegged them back here at the Etihad.

Erling Haaland has been anonymous, and he looks miffed as the whistle goes.

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HALF-TIME: Chelsea 1-0 Brighton

So far, so good for Chelsea.

Who needs Cole Palmer? The Blues have been brilliant, and one goal doesn't feel enough for that display.

Coasting against the Seagulls.

HALF-TIME: Leeds 1-1 Bournemouth

All square in Yorkshire at the break.

Bournemouth took the lead, but Joe Rodon has made sure this game is perfectly poised.

Much more to come from this one.

 Joe Rodon of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Sean Longstaff during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Bournemouth at Elland Road on September 27, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Getty Images)

 Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth celebrates with team-mate Justin Kluivert after he scores a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Bournemouth at Elland Road on September 27, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

My word, that's a lot of additional time.

There are going to be 10 minutes of stoppage time here at Selhurst Park due to the long break in play due to a medical emergency.

'Brighton growing into the game'

Simon Hooper is having a classic here. Brighton were fuming when he basically blocked a shot on behalf of Chelsea as the referee had positioned himself precisely where Yasin Ayari was set to shoot. As for the actual football, the Blues' dominant early opening has eased off, with the Seagulls now getting more of a grip on the game.

Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Liverpool are starting to grow back into this.

I mean, they really should be level as Ibrahima Konate misses a gilt-edged header in acres of space.

But even so, the Reds are starting to enjoy more of the ball, and are finding their rhythm.

Can they pull level before the break?

Goal:Man City 1-1 Burnley (Anthony 39')

Ello, ello, ello...

Who saw this coming, eh? Burnley are level at the Etihad, and Manchester City are stunned.

City are the architects of their own downfall as they give the ball away at the back, Burley flanks forward in numbers, and Jaidon Anthony slides home.

We are level at the Etihad.

 Jaidon Anthony of Burnley celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Goal:Leeds 1-1 Bournemouth (Rodon 37')

Leeds are level!

Elland Road has lift off as Joe Rodon latches on to Sean Logstaff's corner and heads home.

At last, they stick one of their chances away!

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Man City 1-0 Burnley

Drama, drama, drama.

There is certainly no love lost between Kyle Walker and his former Man City team-mates.

First, he is wiped out after fouling Phil Foden and has to receive treatment off the pitch - it looked like a nasty one - and then he sprints on too early and the City players are screaming for him to be sent off for a second yellow.

Nice to know that friendships at clubs don't matter that much, eh?

'Wirtz and Isak can't get into the contest'

This is the first time so far this season that Liverpool have looked what they are - a new team. Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak can't get into the rhythm of the contest, the understanding and movement isn't there as yet and if it wasn't for the brilliance of Alisson, the game would be almost out of their reach. Palace really are an excellent team.

 Florian Wirtz of Liverpool runs ahead of Daniel Munoz of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Liverpool really are looking ropey.

They haven't exactly been at their best this season, but this is by far their worst performance of the lot.

Crystal Palace are taking them to school here.

'Caicedo kickstarted the move'

Moises Caicedo is up there with the world's best midfielders. We usually associate him with doing the dirty work, but it was his pass in behind which kickstarted the move that Chelsea scored from.
Caicedo set away Reece James, whose deflected cross led to a cushioned header from Enzo Fernandez. The Blues have been the better side thus far so that goal was deserved.

'Wall and Darlow should do better'

It's a great hit from Antoine Semenyo but the Leeds wall should do better and so should Karl Darlow. Leeds have wasted a flurry of chances and they've been made to pay.

Goal:Leeds 0-1 Bournemouth (Semenyo 26')

Football, eh?

For all of Leeds chances, it's Bournemouth who take the lead here at Elland Road, and guess who?

That's right, FPL favourite Antoine Semenyo finds the back of the net via a free-kick, and it's some hit.

Leeds pay the ultimate price.

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HUGE SAVE! Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Where would Liverpool be without Alisson?

I mean, they would be getting battered if it wasn't for the Brazilian. I mean it, BATTERED.

Alisson saves the day to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is one-on-one, and he keeps Liverpool in this game.

The Reds aere all over the gaff.

Goal:Chelsea 1-0 Brighton (Fernandez 24')

Chelsea hit the front!

What a goal it is, as Enzo Fernandez finishes off a stunning team move to give the Blues a deserved lead.

Fernandez has the easiest job of it all to head home, and you have to say it had been coming.

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'Calvert-Lewin just can't finish'

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is getting in all the right positions but he just can't find a way past Djordje Petrovic. The Bournemouth keeper has already denied him three times in the opening 20 minutes. Leeds have had the better chances.

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OFF THE POST! Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

We are back underway at Selhurst Park.

Dean Henderson is called straight into action after the six-minute delay and has to tip a stinging strike onto the post from Ryan Gravenberch.

It's one hell of an effort, and the rebound then falls to Milos Kerkez who blazes miles over.

Meanwhile, the fan affected by the medical emergency has been taken out of teh stadium to receive the treatment they need.

Man City 1-0 Burnley

Erm, maybe it's not Phil Foden's goal.

Replays show that Maxime Esteve may have got the final touch, and it could have been an own goal.

Based on Phil Foden's celebration, though, I'm surprised. he seemed convinced he had scored.

Break in play at Palace

By Dominic King At Selhurst Park

There is currently a break in play while an incident with one spectator in one of the stands is assessed by medical teams.

Goal:Man City 1-0 Burnley (Foden 12')

Two in two for Phil Foden!

The Manchester City man looks back to his very best once more, and he opens the scoring at the Etihad.

The midfielder is on hand to smash home from close range, and City didn't have to be that patient after all.

How many can they get, then?

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'Bournemouth taking control'

Plenty of boos for Bournemouth's Tyler Adams, who used to play for Leeds, whenever he gets the ball and a lot of expletives too. Leeds started strongly but it's Andoni Iraola's side who are starting to take control of this game.

'Only one Ricky Hatton'

A new banner is up in one stand reading, “There’s only one Ricky Hatton” and the former world champion’s family were all pitchside beforehand as the blue moon beamed on one screen in the moments before kick off was accompanied by a silhouette of a boxer.

CHANCE! Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

Crystal Palace are tearing Liverpool apart here.

It's very nearly two, but Alisson comes up trumps to save the Premier League champions.

Ismailar Sarr tears down the wing, slides to across to Yeremy Pino, and he just can't beat the Brazilian in goal.

Palace are flying here.

Goal:Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool (Sarr 9')

Ismaila Sarr is at it again against Liverpool!

The winger has caused the Reds so many problems over the years, and he scores for the second time against them this season.

A corner is nodded back across goal and Sarr is in acres of space to smash the ball into an empty net.

The league leaders trail early.

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Man City 0-0 Burnley

Well, there hasn't exactly been a breakneck speed to this one, or the majority of the 3pm games, to be fair.

City are going to know exactly how Liverpool felt a few weeks ago as Burnley park the bus.

Proving tough to break down at the moment.

Crystal Palace 0-0 Liverpool

Not too much to report on from south London.

Liverpool are just knocking the ball about but don't exactly look threatening, thus far.

Florian Wirtz is very clearly playing down the left, which is a different role to what we have seen him play so far this season.

Can he thrive there?

CHANCE! Leeds 0-0 Bournemouth

Ohhhh... what a start that would have been!

Dominic Calvert-Lewin can't believe he hasn't put Leeds ahead already, and I mean, he probably should have.

The striker is clipped through over the top, and he looks for the bottom corner, but he doesn't quite get a hold of the ball and is denied.

This game has started ferociously quickly.

KICK-OFF!

Are we all excited?

I know I am. We are in for a belter of an afternoon in the Premier League, and the fun starts here.

All four 3pm games are now underway.

'Chelsea have an injury crisis'

Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile return to the Chelsea squad for the first time this season, with both on the bench, but there’s no denying that Enzo Maresca is in an injury crisis.
He has no Cole Palmer, no Wesley Fofana, no Tosin Adarabioyo, no Levi Colwill, no Liam Delap, plus Facundo Buonanotte cannot face his parent club today. It’s a big game for Chelsea. Lose, and with Benfica coming on Tuesday, the bad vibes could soon take over.

Good omens for Chelsea

If I were a Chelsea fan, I would be confident.

Yeah, yeah, they were pants last week and are without Cole Palmer, but that shouldn't matter.

Why? Well, they have a great record at home against Brighton.

In all competitions, Chelsea have won nine and lost just one of their 12 previous home games against Brighton and Hove Albion (D2), winning their last three in a row since a 1-2 reverse in April 2023.

Can they continue that run today?

 Cole Palmer of Chelsea scores his, and his teams, third goal from a free kick during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Stamford Bridge on September 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

'Liverpool won't click yet'

Chris Sutton, former Chelsea striker, on BBC Sport:

Part of me is thinking that Liverpool are going to click soon and just absolutely annihilate someone. At the same time, I just don't think that is what will happen against Palace.
Palace got the better of them on penalties in the Community Shield and while I am not sure you can read too much into that, I am going for another draw this time.

 (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Alexander Isak of Liverpool warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

A peek inside the away dressing room

I've seen worse. It does look a bit like a prison cell, though.

 (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Dressing room of Liverpool before the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

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 (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Dressing room of Liverpool before the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

What a time to be a Palace fan

The best in history? Almost certainly. FA Cup winners, playing in European competitions for the first time and 90 minutes from matching the longest unbeaten run in the club's history.

There's serious top-six potential about the Eagles.

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A new role for Wirtz

Arne Slot has found a way to field his trusted midfield three while also getting new signing Florian Wirtz into the starting XI. It means that the German will be taking up a new role for the afternoon, starting in the left wing position, normally played by Cody Gakpo.

Wirtz did a lot of his best work for Bayer Leverkusen in an advanced left wing position and I reckon the move is going to result in a greater balance to the Reds and more production from the 22-year-old.

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Gill: 'Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile return for Blues'

Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile return to the Chelsea squad for the first time this season, with both on the bench, but there’s no denying that Enzo Maresca is in an injury crisis.
He has no Cole Palmer, no Wesley Fofana, no Tosin Adarabioyo, no Levi Colwill, no Liam Delap, plus Facundo Buonanotte cannot face his parent club today. It’s a big game for Chelsea. Lose, and with Benfica coming on Tuesday, the bad vibes could soon take over.

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Slot: 'Palace have an enormous discipline and intensity'

Arne Slot, Liverpool boss, pre-match presser:

They haven't lost in 17 games now so they are a tough team to beat. They have an enormous discipline and intensity. They have 10 outfield players who work so hard to stop the other team from scoring.

 Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Another day, another Man United defeat

Sound the crisis claxon because the Red Devils have lost again. That's three defeats in their first six matches of the season. They have been beaten 3-1 by Brentford, who now join them on seven points.

United could find themselves down in 17th by the end of the weekend. Surely, this can't go on? Cue the Mick McCarthy clip...

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Reds arriving for duty

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Here's some footage of the visitors arriving at the ground earlier. This is a real test for Slot's men. They've racked up 15 points from their first five games without playing well for an extended period.

For now, we can all say 'oh, that's the sign of champions,' but that view quickly changes if they are outclassed in a game like today. That's not to say that Palace aren't formidable opponents, just that there won't be much mitigation if they don't show their best selves.

Guardiola: 'I slept like a baby for the games with Kyle there'

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Pep Guardiola, Man City boss, pre-match presser:

The last season was tough for everyone, for him, for all of us. I don’t judge one behaviour over a short period of time. He was unbelievable. One of the greatest full-backs ever. I slept like a baby for the games with Kyle there.
I don’t judge one behaviour over a short period of time. He was unbelievable. One of the greatest full-backs ever. I slept like a baby for the games with Kyle there.

 Manager Pep Guardiola and Kyle Walker celebrate during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 26, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea in injury crisis as Cole Palmer is ruled out, just ONE senior centre back is fit

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Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer until after the next international break at least, with Enzo Maresca now having to cope with an injury crisis knocking on double-digit casualties.

As well as Palmer missing their next three matches versus Brighton and Liverpool in the Premier League and Benfica in the Champions League due to his groin issue, Maresca has revealed Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana will likewise miss the same period.

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has announced that Cole Palmer will not be fit to play for up to three weeks with a groin injury - and listed new injury problems in his squad.

Glasner: 'It's easier to analyse when there’s a clear idea how they play'

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Oliver Glaner, Palace boss, pre-match presser:

On the other side, this is what I like: Arne Slot, just a great manager with a clear structure, so it makes it sometimes easier to analyse when there’s a clear idea how they play.
So we can prepare the team exactly how they will attack, how they will defend, what they are doing in set plays. I think all of that helps.

 Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner  during the post match press conference during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Crystal Palace at London Stadium on September 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

A happy hunting ground

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Liverpool have won nine and drawn one of the last 10 league visits, the exception being in February 2023.

They have scored at least twice in eight of the last 10 league visits to Palace, and they have failed to score in only two of the last 24 league meetings home and away.

Both Liverpool’s biggest-ever top-flight home and away wins have come against Crystal Palace (9-0 at Anfield in 1989 and 7-0 at Selhurst Park in 2022). The home win has now since been equalled against Bournemouth.

Mo Salah needs just two goals to bring up 250 for Liverpool in all games.

Liverpool claimed a 1-0 win at Selhurst Park last season and their match-winner was the late Diogo Jota.

 (THER SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Diogo Jota of Liverpool scoring the opening goal  during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

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Slot closes in on a century

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The Liverpool manager, who claimed the league title in his first season at the club, has the chance to make history today. The Dutchman sits on 97 points from his first 43 matches at the helm.

With one more win, he will take his tally to 100 and, if it's achieved against the Eagles, he'll become the quickest boss to reach the mark in Reds history.

I mean, that's pretty crazy!

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Crystal Palace team news: Sarr RETURNS

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A frequent tormentor of the Reds, Sarr returns from a spell on the sidelines to start this afternoon's clash. There's also another start for summer signing Pino.

I think I fancy Palace for this one.

Gaughan: 'Early blow for Man City'

Bit of a blow for City that Rodri isn’t fully fit but Nico Gonzalez takes his place and looked solid enough in midweek at Huddersfield. Not a major surprise that Savinho – set to pen a new six-year contract next week - is given the nod as Bernardo Silva earns a rest ahead of Monaco.
City are hopeful that Rodri will be ready to make that Champions League trip.

Liverpool team news: Isak STARS

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The most expensive player in British football history gets his first start this afternoon against the Eagles. Elsewhere, the comparatively bargain Florian Wirtz comes back into the starting XI in place for Gakpo.

Premier League clashes

By Tum Balogun

So here is the list of the four matches taking place this afternoon. In addition to the Reds' trip to Palace, we've also got a Cole Palmer-less Chelsea welcoming Brighton to Stamford Bridge, Kyle Walker making his first return to Manchester City with Burnley and Leeds taking on Bournemouth.

There are certainly a couple of clashes there to get excited about.

 Cole Palmer of Chelsea with Enzo Maresca manager / head coach of Chelsea as he is substituted with an injury during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on September 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

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Someone's 0 has got to go

By Tum Balogun

Well, not really. Crystal Palace welcome Liverpool to Selhurst Park this afternoon in a meeting of the only two remaining unbeaten sides in the division. Of course, a draw would keep their respective records intact, but no one really wants that.

The trip to south London is a tricky one for the league leaders, who have triumphed in each of their first five league matches. Palace are actually unbeaten in their last 17 matches.

If Glasner's men can avoid defeat today, they'll equal their longest unbeaten run in history. The Austrian has done a tremendous job since his appointment and has guided the Eagles to fifth in the standings after their first five.

Add in the fact that Palace and Liverpool seem to play each other every other week these days, and we've got a very intriguing clash to look forward to.

While the game at Selhurst will be the focus of our coverage, we'll also be bringing you updates from the other three matches taking place this afternoon. So make sure you stay tuned for all the action!

 (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Key Updates

  • FULL-TIME: Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool

  • Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool (Nketiah 90+8')

  • FULL-TIME: Chelsea 1-3 Brighton

  • Chelsea 1-3 Brighton (Welbeck 90+10')

  • FULL-TIME: Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth

  • FULL-TIME: Man City 5-1 Burnley

  • Man City 5-1 Burnley (Haaland 90+4')

  • Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool (Chiesa 87')

  • Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth (Kroupi 90+3')

  • Man City 4-1 Burnley (Haaland 90+1')

  • Chelsea 1-2 Brighton (De Cuyper 90+2')

  • Chelsea 1-1 Brighton (Welbeck 77')

  • Man City 3-1 Burnley (Esteve OG 65')

  • Man City 2-1 Burnley (Nunes 61')

  • Leeds 2-1 Bournemouth (Longstaff 54')

  • HALF-TIME: Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool

  • HALF-TIME: Man City 1-1 Burnley

  • HALF-TIME: Chelsea 1-0 Brighton

  • HALF-TIME: Leeds 1-1 Bournemouth

  • Man City 1-1 Burnley (Anthony 39')

  • Leeds 1-1 Bournemouth (Rodon 37')

  • Chelsea 1-0 Brighton (Fernandez 24')

  • Man City 1-0 Burnley (Foden 12')

  • Crystal Palace 1-0 Liverpool (Sarr 9')

  • Crystal Palace team news: Sarr RETURNS

  • Gaughan: 'Early blow for Man City'

  • Liverpool team news: Isak STARS

  • Someone's 0 has got to go

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