Mohamed Salah struck late to rescue a point for Premier League champions Liverpool in a tense 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Anfield, capping off a thrilling end to their title-winning campaign.
The Reds found themselves trailing early as Crystal Palace took a surprise lead in the 9th minute. Tyrick Mitchell slipped a smart pass through to Ismaila Sarr, who made no mistake in firing past Alisson to give the visitors the advantage.
Despite dominating possession, Liverpool struggled to convert their chances in the first half. Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota came close, but the breakthrough eluded the home side. Their task became even more difficult when Ryan Gravenberch was shown a straight red card for a last-man foul on Daichi Kamada with just over 20 minutes remaining.
However, the champions showcased their fighting spirit once again. Down to 10 men, Liverpool kept the pressure on and were eventually rewarded. Mohamed Salah found space and saw his effort deflect off Maxence Lacroix and into the net to level the score in the dying moments.
The equaliser not only salvaged a point but also saw Salah etch his name into Premier League history. His goal marked his 47th goal involvement of the season, matching the single-season record held by legends Andrew Cole (1993–94) and Alan Shearer (1994–95). The Egyptian ends the 2024–25 campaign with 29 goals and 18 assists, clinching the Golden Boot in the process.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, were moments away from a famous victory. The FA Cup winners will still take pride in a strong finish to the season, sealing 12th place and a spot in European competition next season under manager Oliver Glasner.
Salah’s Milestone Caps a Season of Comebacks
Liverpool’s comeback prowess has been key to their success this season. The Reds earned 23 points from losing positions, the joint-highest in the Premier League this term, and their second-best tally in the competition’s history.
Salah’s late heroics not only secured a draw but also extended Palace’s unbeaten run to six games (W2 D4), as they finished the season with momentum, second only to Manchester City’s 10-game streak.
What’s Next for Liverpool and Palace?
With the Premier League season concluded, attention now turns to the summer transfer window and preseason preparations. Liverpool will look to reinforce their squad as they prepare to defend their crown, while Palace aim to build on their progress and compete in Europe for the first time in over a decade.
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