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Liverpool endured an anxious period before its equalizer against Premier League rival Crystal Palace was ratified.
Arne Slot's players found themselves trailing at Selhurst Park following Isamalia Sarr's opener, but they responded in the closing stages through substitute Federico Chiesa. VAR stepped in to scrutinize the goal for a possible infringement by Mohamed Salah, although officials ultimately ruled that no wrongdoing had occurred.
Despite Liverpool's equalizer in the 87th minute, former Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah popped up in the seventh minute of added time to snatch the win for Palace. To make matters worse, Marc Guehi, who was on the verge of joining Liverpool in the summer before his transfer collapsed, provided the assist for Nketiah's goal.
"#CRYLIV – 87' The referee's call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed there was no conclusive evidence that Salah handled the ball in the build-up," a post to X from the Premier League Match Centre read.
The result leaves Liverpool just three points clear at the top of the Premier League, with Palace in second.
"I just tried to stay calm, got a good first touch and a nice finish," Nketiah told Sky Sports at full-time.
On the jubilation at full-time, Nketiah added: "That's what our fans are known for and shows the togetherness of the group.
"We always keep believing. There was still time to play.
"The manager said to stay calm, and you will get another situation, and thankfully we did.
"There aren't many teams who can create that many chances against Liverpool, so a thoroughly deserved three points.
"We are just taking it one game at a time.
"We have a really good group, we will keep pushing and try to bring more success to the fans."
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