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Match Result & context:
Crystal Palace defeated Liverpool too win the Community Shield.
This victory is particularly important for Palace as they await the outcome of their appeal against their demotion from the Europa League.
Key Players & Performances:
Ekitiké: Made an immediate impact for Liverpool, scoring the first goal and assisting another chance.
Wirtz: Also made an impact, combining with Ekitiké for the opening goal. (Potentially a record signing for Liverpool).
Eberechi Eze & Ismaila sarr: Outstanding performances for Crystal Palace.
Marc Guéhi (Palace Captain): Had a strong performance before lifting the trophy,potentially attracting interest from Liverpool.
Frimpong & Kerkez: New signings for Liverpool who struggled at times.
Ryan Gravenberch: Unavailable for Liverpool due to his partner giving birth.
Match Details:
Ekitiké scored in the 4th minute, assisted by Wirtz.
Gakpo had a chance set up by Ekitiké, but it was disallowed for offside.
Palace fielded the same starting eleven as their FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Other Notable Points:
Minute’s Silence: A minute’s silence was held for Diogo jota and his brother, André Silva, but was disrupted by some Palace fans.
Liverpool’s Spending: Liverpool are considered favorites for the Premier League due to their significant spending on new players.
Wembley Regulations: Plans for tifos by Palace fans were halted due to new Wembley regulations.
Past Context: Winning the community Shield doesn’t guarantee Premier League success (only 8 teams have done both).
Next Match: Liverpool’s first Premier League game is against Bournemouth on Friday night.
Related Article:
* A related article discusses the disruption of the minute’s silence for Diogo Jota: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/aug/10/minutes-silence-for-diogo-jota-cut-short-at-wembley-before-community-shield-liverpool-crystal-palace
