Crystal Palace continued their remarkable rise under Oliver Glasner, defeating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 2025 FA Community Shield on Sunday.
In an end-to-end contest at Wembley, the Eagles matched Arne Slot’s Liverpool stride for stride. Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta found the net for Palace, cancelling out Liverpool’s goals and forcing the game to a tense penalty decider.
When the spot-kicks came, Palace held their composure, converting three penalties to Liverpool’s two, sealing yet another trophy for Glasner’s side.
Since arriving at Selhurst Park, Glasner has masterminded an FA Cup triumph over Manchester City and now the Community Shield over Liverpool — achievements that have cemented him as one of the Premier League’s most impressive tacticians.
The Austrian manager’s development of players such as Eze, Mateta, Maxence Lacroix, Daniel and Muñoz, has transformed Palace into a fearless, silverware-winning force. With momentum on their side and confidence sky-high, the Eagles are poised to soar even higher in the upcoming season.
