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Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi led his side to a historic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Selhurst Park, ending the Reds’ unbeaten Premier League start with Eddie Nketiah’s dramatic 97th-minute winner maintaining Palace’s perfect record as the league’s only remaining unbeaten team.
Crystal Palace Captain Marc Guehi Leads Historic Victory Over Liverpool to Maintain Perfect Record
Liverpool’s perfect Premier League start came to a dramatic end at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025, as Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi marshalled a defensive performance that secured the club’s first home league victory over Liverpool in 11 years. The Eagles’ 2-1 triumph, sealed by substitute Eddie Nketiah’s stoppage-time winner, extended their unbeaten run to 18 matches across all competitions, matching a club record from 1969.
Ismaila Sarr’s early ninth-minute opener set the tone for Palace’s historic afternoon, with Guehi’s leadership proving crucial in maintaining their advantage for over 75 minutes. Liverpool’s response came through Federico Chiesa’s 87th-minute equaliser following tactical substitutions that saw the Italian winger and Cody Gakpo introduced to enhance their attacking threat, but Palace’s disciplined defensive structure held firm under Guehi’s guidance.
The decisive moment arrived in the 97th minute when Nketiah exploited a defensive lapse to score through the legs of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, completing what Liverpool’s official website confirmed as their first Premier League defeat of the season. Palace’s victory was built on the foundation of their captain’s defensive organisation, with Guehi’s performance epitomising the collective effort that has made them the league’s surprise package.
Crystal Palace’s triumph carries significant implications beyond ending Liverpool’s unbeaten streak, establishing them as the Premier League’s sole remaining unbeaten side. The psychological boost from this historic victory, combined with Guehi’s inspirational leadership, positions Palace as genuine contenders for European qualification spots while demonstrating their capacity to compete with the league’s elite.
Liverpool manager’s tactical adjustments, including starting Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, proved insufficient against Palace’s resolute defensive display orchestrated by their captain. The defeat drops Liverpool to a 5-1-1 record and highlights defensive vulnerabilities that must be addressed, particularly in late-game situations where Guehi’s Palace showed their clinical edge to maintain their remarkable unbeaten record.
