In a recent segment with Last Word on Spurs, journalist Paul O’Keefe offered an update on Liverpool and their chase of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. O’Keefe said,“The word from

Crystal Palace has won the Community Shield by beating Premier League champion Liverpool in a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium.

The biggest challenge for Crystal Palace is to keep this fantastic team together. Manager Oliver Glasner picked the same starting XI in the FA Cup final win against Manchester City in May and again in last weekend's Community Shield victory over Liverpool.

Liverpool’s efforts to bring Guehi to Anfield have reached an impasse over transfer valuation. Palace are understood to be holding firm at £45–50 million, a figure that Anfield officials deem excessive given the player’s contract position. With just one year left on his deal, Liverpool are reluctant to exceed £35–40 million.

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace have won the Community Shield for the first time after beating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties

Crystal Palace start Eberechi Eze amid widespread reports of the forward nearing a move to Tottenham. Star defender Marc Guehi also starts amid interest from Liverpool. Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Sarr, Eze, Mateta

The unofficial 2025–26 season curtain-raiser takes place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, with Liverpool taking on Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.

An offer is yet to be made for the England international while an agreement would also need to be reached on the player side.

Crystal Palace and Liverpool will play for the Community Shield title. Only one team will start the season with a trophy.

Crystal Palace pulled off another Wembley upset by beating Premier League champion Liverpool to lift the Community Shield on Sunday.

Enzo Maresca’s Blues look to take a leap into the title race after winning the Club World Cup, while the Eagles continue to fly high after winning the Community Shield against Liverpool last weekend