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1-2! Super unpopular! The defending Premier League champion fell, and the dark horse rose to second place in the countdown

Amid the expectations of countless fans, the sixth round of the Premier League officially started, but no one expected that in this round, a super upset broke out. Liverpool, the defending champion who had previously maintained a complete victory, unexpectedly failed, and the seven consecutive victories in various competitions ended. Although he still led the standings, his lead was only 3 points left.

In this summer transfer window, Liverpool spent 484 million euros to introduce many powerful new players including Isak and Wilz, and their strength has been greatly improved. The effect of huge signings was also immediate. Before this round of game started, Liverpool had already won seven consecutive victories in various competitions, and they were also the only team in the Premier League to maintain a complete victory. However, in this round, they ushered in a tough battle, and their opponent was the Community Shield, who had beaten their Crystal Palace at a penalty.

With the help of home advantage, Crystal Palace launched a fierce attack as soon as it came up. In the 9th minute, using a corner kick opportunity, Sal shot in the penalty area and scored, helping Crystal Palace break the deadlock first and gained a 1-0 lead! Liverpool, who was unwilling to fall behind, launched a crazy counterattack, but in the face of Crystal Palace's strict defense, they could not find a good way to score. Instead, Crystal Palace's counterattack repeatedly created threats. If Alisson had not made wonderful saves in a high and low block, the score difference between the two teams would have definitely not be only one goal.

The change of sides and then changed sides, Liverpool continued to attack around the Crystal Palace goal. In the 87th minute, their efforts finally achieved results. Heraffenberg's cross caused chaos in the Crystal Palace penalty area. Taking advantage of the opportunity of the opponent's short clearance, Chiesa scored a close shot and broke the net, 1-1! Liverpool successfully tied the score!

As the game time passes by little by little, when everyone thinks that the game will end in a draw, an accident suddenly happens. In the last moment of injury time, Crystal Palace threw the ball into the penalty area with a strong throw. Will Hughes headed the ball to the front of the goal, and Nketia, who was receiving the back point, made a volley, 2-1! Crystal Palace staged a final victory at the last moment, and took away 3 points in a surprise! After winning this game, Crystal Palace temporarily rose to second place in the standings with a record of 3 wins and 3 draws, only 3 points away from Liverpool, the top spot. They have become the only Premier League team this season to remain unbeaten. I wonder what surprises this dark horse will bring to you next?