Eberechi Eze's stunning goal gave Crystal Palace their first point of the Premier League season, as they held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
The England international's 20-yard strike cancelled out Nicolas Jackson’s first-half effort and ensured the spoils were shared in an entertaining London derby.
Chelsea controlled large periods of the first half and broke through in the 25th minute. A swift counter saw Noni Madueke burst away from Will Hughes and feed Cole Palmer, who delivered a low ball across the face of goal for Jackson to tap into an empty net.
Dean Henderson, who produced a superb reflex save to deny Madueke earlier on, then kept out Palmer's free-kick just after the restart.
His intervention proved crucial as Palace equalised in the 53rd minute as the ball broke kindly for Eze, who brilliantly curled beyond the helpless dive of Robert Sanchez.
Both sides had chances to score the game's third goal later on with Jackson and Daichi Kamada denied but, in the end, had to settle for a point apiece.
Data Debrief: Eze matches Foden as Palmer claims another assist
As has become customary in recent times, Palmer was heavily involved when Chelsea broke the deadlock as he put the ball on a plate for Jackson.
It was the England international's 15th Premier League assist since the start of last season, the most by any player in Europe's big five leagues during that time.
However, his efforts would prove academic with Eze securing a point in superb fashion. It was the Palace midfielder's fifth Premier League goal from outside the box in 2024, with only Manchester City's Phil Foden matching that tally.
Manchester United 0-3 Liverpool: Salah haunts Old Trafford once again
Arne Slot maintained his perfect start as Liverpool head coach as the Reds ran riot in a resounding 3-0 victory over rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Luis Diaz’s header handed the visitors the advantage 10 minutes before half-time, after Trent Alexander-Arnold had seen a potential early opener chalked off following a VAR review.
Diaz then doubled his tally seven minutes later with a low finish into the bottom corner after being picked out by an intricate pass from Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian scored against United in the Premier League for the 12th time after the break, Liverpool punishing yet another mistake from the Red Devils' midfield to add some gloss to the scoreline.
The triumph sees Liverpool join Manchester City as the only two sides with perfect records after three matches, while United enter the international break in 14th with three points.
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Liverpool's triumph marked a statement victory in Slot's early tenure, with the Dutchman becoming the second Reds boss to win their first meeting away from home against United since George Kay in November 1936.
Slot also became just the third manager to win each of his first three Premier League games without conceding, after Sven-Göran Eriksson in 2007 and José Mourinho in 2004.
But the day belonged to Liverpool's Egyptian King. Salah is the first player to score in five straight away appearances against the Red Devils in the Premier League; Dion Dublin (v Tottenham), Alan Shearer (v Leeds United), Ruud van Nistelrooy (v Newcastle), Robert Pires (v Tottenham) and Jamie Vardy (v West Brom) are the only other players to net in as many consecutive away trips to the same opponent in the competition.
Salah has now scored 10 goals in nine appearances at Old Trafford for Liverpool in all competitions. He is only the second player to score 10+ goals at a single away ground for Premier League clubs since 1992-93, after Alan Shearer (10 at Elland Road).
Sugar Boyz Coach Francisco Molina names squad for crucial CONCACAF Nations League matches
St. Kitts and Nevis' Senior Men's team head coach, Francisco Molina, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches, as the Sugar Boyz prepare to take on the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands in crucial League C encounters.
The Sugar Boyz will play in two matches at the Truman Bodden Stadium in the Cayman Islands. On September 7, they face off against the Cayman Islands, followed by a clash against the British Virgin Islands on September 10. These matches are crucial for the team’s aspirations in the CONCACAF Nations League, and Coach Molina is confident that his squad has what it takes to rise to the challenge.
The squad, carefully selected for the task at hand, features a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent. In goal, the team will rely on the expertise of Julani Archibald, who will be supported by Kai Trotman and Joshua Warde.
In defence, the Sugar Boyz will look to Malique Roberts, Omarion Liburd, and Andre Burley to provide stability, while Marvin McSheen and Raheem Hanley add depth and versatility to the backline.
The midfield is anchored by the dynamic Tyquan Terrell, alongside Jahlyan Burt, Kyle Kelly, and Yohannes Mitchum, who bring a blend of creativity and tenacity. Nequan Browne and Mervin Lewis are expected to contribute their experience, while Theo Wharton offers an additional attacking option.
Upfront, the team boasts an array of attacking talent, with Tiquanny Williams and Javern Matthew leading the charge. They will be joined by Kimaree Rogers and Shevene Boston, whose speed and agility are sure to trouble opposing defences. De'quan Hamilton and Dionis Stephens add further firepower, while the promising G’vaune Amory rounds out the attacking lineup.
As St. Kitts and Nevis aim to make their mark in the competition, the nation will be eagerly watching, hopeful that the Sugar Boyz can deliver strong performances and bring home vital victories.
Maresca: Chelsea on right track despite Palace draw
Enzo Maresca believes Chelsea are on the right track despite being pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.
Nicolas Jackson scored during a dominant first half for the Blues, but they had to share the points after Eberechi Eze's stunning long-range strike.
Dean Henderson's work in goal also frustrated Chelsea, who got seven of their 13 shots on target, creating 2.27 expected goals, but they struggled to recreate the clinical showing they put on at Wolves last weekend.
Despite still searching for their first Premier League home win of his tenure, Maresca was proud of his team's performance.
"We completely deserved to win the game," Marseca told Sky Sports. "We had many, many chances.
"The most important thing was the performance, and the performance was there. We conceded just two shots today.
"We didn't take the three points but playing the way we did today, I think we will win games.
"I feel a bit of shame for the result, but not the performance. The direction is the correct one.
"With the players arriving now, we can even better."
Palace were perhaps fortunate not to go down to 10 men in the second half, with Will Hughes not receiving what would have been a second booking for a foul on Palmer just before Eze equalised.
Asked if he believed it should have been a red card, Maresca admitted it would have changed the picture of the game.
"This kind of thing for sure changes the game," he added.
"It was a clear second yellow card, but the referee thinks in different ways. In that moment, we were also 1-0 up and the game completely would change 11 v 10."
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