Crystal Palace pulled off a dramatic victory over Liverpool to claim their first-ever Community Shield title, winning 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.
Liverpool’s new signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong put the Premier League champions ahead twice, but Palace hit back with goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr to force a shootout.
In a tense penalty decider, Mohamed Salah fired over the bar, while Dean Henderson saved spot-kicks from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott to seal the win for Palace—just months after their historic FA Cup triumph over Manchester City in May.
The match carried added emotional weight for Liverpool, following a summer overshadowed by tragedy.
