Eddie Nketiah: The players are in great form and this victory is well deserved
2025-09-29 01:29
Eddie Nketiah said Crystal Palace deserved the victory given their exceptional performance, with his crucial late strike helping them beat Liverpool 2-1. Following an incredible performance at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace remain the only unbeaten team in the Premier League this season, equalling the longest unbeaten run in the club's history.
Ismaila Sarr's early goal put Crystal Palace ahead, but Liverpool's Federico Chiesa equalized late on, before Eddie Nketiah, fresh off the bench, fired the fans up with a 97th-minute winner.
After the game, the striker smiled and said: "It was a beautiful touch. I just tried to stay calm and focus on my first touch. I believed in my skills and completed a wonderful shot with my left foot. I was just a little nervous while waiting for the VAR decision."
"This is exactly what the boys deserved. We never gave up and we kept believing. That's the strength of our fans; they created a great atmosphere, and the moments of celebration really showed how much the team came together. All the players who didn't play were eager to play, to make a difference and to help the team. The players who did play showed great spirit and quality, and these three points were well-deserved."
“We always believed that there was still enough time in the game. The coach emphasized the need to stay calm so that we can create new opportunities. Fortunately, we did that, and I also scored a goal. We created many chances in the first half. Few teams can create so many threats against Liverpool, thanks to our efforts. This victory is well deserved and I am very happy to have contributed.”
With Crystal Palace now second in the Premier League, Eddie Nketiah said: "The players are in great form and we believe we can win every game. Today's performance is the best proof of that. It's the atmosphere we create together. We play every game with the belief that we will win."
"The head coach emphasizes the importance of contributing to the team. Every time I play, I must give my all to help the team win. We are focused on every game and have a very good team. We will continue to work hard to bring more success to the fans."