Crystal Palace edged past Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the 2025 Community Shield after a 2-2 draw. Liverpool's new signings, Ekitike and Frimpong, scored in an entertaining first half, countered by Mateta's penalty for Palace and Sarr's late equalizer. The match went to penalties where Dean Henderson's heroics secured the victory for Palace despite missed penalties from both sides. Liverpool's new manager, Arne Slot, saw promising performances from his new signings but also noted defensive vulnerabilities.

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