Crystal Palace vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Jean-Philippe Mateta secured a crucial equalizer for Crystal Palace with a penalty in injury time during the second half, resulting in a 2-2 tie with Leicester at Selhurst Park.
Jamie Vardy put the Foxes ahead with a goal in the 21st minute, and just after halftime, Stephy Mavididi scored again for the visitors, extending their lead to two.
Mateta quickly scored a goal in response, after a VAR review, in a match that also featured Eddie Nketiah making his debut for Palace, having joined the team just before the transfer deadline.
The visitors seemed poised to achieve their first victory of the season when Conor Coady brought down Ismaila Sarr. The French player confidently converted the penalty.
FINAL WHISTLE! The match ends in a 2-2 draw between Crystal Palace and Leicester.
Jean-Philippe Mateta found the net twice and successfully converted a late penalty, helping to secure a point for his team.
Leicester was ahead 2-0 at the break, but they are still searching for their first victory since being promoted.
Crystal Palace FC and Leicester City FC played to a 2-2 draw.
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Both Palace and Leicester are still on the hunt for their first Premier League victory this season after playing to a 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park. The match proved to be an exciting 90 minutes! The 37-year-old Vardy showcased he remains a key player during crucial moments by scoring first for the Foxes in the 21st minute. Cooper’s team then added a second goal shortly after halftime thanks to Mavididi. With a two-goal lead, Leicester seemed to be in control, but the Eagles quickly regrouped. Mateta found the net just moments later, turning in a cross from Mitchell to reduce the deficit to 2-1. Initially flagged offside, the goal was awarded after a lengthy VAR check, and the Eagles kept pushing for an equalizer. They finally got their breakthrough in stoppage time when Coady fouled substitute Sarr in the box, allowing Mateta to convert the penalty and earn a point for the hosts. Palace improved significantly in the second half, finishing with an expected goals (xG) total of 2.49 and holding 66.6% possession. Both teams had four shots on target, but Leicester's xG stood at just 1.24. Palace will next face QPR in the EFL Cup before meeting Manchester United in league play on Saturday, while Leicester will host Everton later that same day. Thanks for following along with our live coverage, and we hope to see you again soon!
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
FINAL WHISTLE: CRYSTAL PALACE 2-2 LEICESTER CITY
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Leicester will be pleased to head back home with a draw. Goalkeeper Hermansen clears the ball for a throw-in as they try to wind down the time.
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PENALTY!! Coady fouls Sarr in the box, resulting in a penalty for Palace during stoppage time of the second half! This is an excellent chance for the Eagles to secure a draw!
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Spot Kick Scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta
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Conor David Coady received a yellow card.
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There are five extra minutes added at the conclusion of this second half!
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
In the next move for Palace, Mitchell, who provided the assist for Mateta's goal, is substituted as Schlupp comes on for the closing moments of the match.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Hughes sends a cross into the penalty area, and Mateta attempts to connect with a header. However, the Palace forward isn't able to direct his shot low enough as time continues to run out for Glasner's team.
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Nketiah spins at the boundary of the penalty area, but is tripped by Fatawu. The referee believes the Leicester player touched the ball, so Crystal Palace will have to accept a corner kick! As we approach the final five minutes of the match, the tension is rising for the Foxes.
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Jordan Pierre Ayew was replaced by Conor David Coady.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Eze approaches the ball for the free-kick and strikes Faes, who is in the defensive wall, right in the face. The referee quickly halts the game to check for a possible head injury, but it appears that the Leicester center-back is fine to carry on.
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Replacement of Daniel Muñoz Mejía with Ismaïla Sarr.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Nketiah attempts to dribble in from the left side, but Ayew intercepts him with a sliding tackle from behind, resulting in Ayew receiving a yellow card for his efforts.
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Palace is dominating the ball as they desperately seek to equalize in the game. However, Leicester has players positioned defensively and won't give in just yet!
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Ndidi's remarkable performance wraps up as Choudhury takes his place after he provided two assists today.
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Eze brings down Justin as he attempts to make a run down the right side. However, the referee chooses not to issue any cards this time and instead gives a warning to the Crystal Palace player.
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Skipp slips past the Palace defense and strides into the penalty area, but Lacroix quickly races back and reaches the ball just in time to prevent the Leicester midfielder from taking a shot from up close.
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Replacement: Stephy, Alvaro, Mavididi, and Issahaku Abdul Fatawu.
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WHAT A CLOSE CALL! Kamada sends a ball into the box that finds Nketiah. He quickly turns and fires a low shot that whizzes just inches past the Leicester goalpost! That was nearly a goal!
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Bringing Kamada onto the field with just under 25 minutes remaining is a smart move by Glasner. However, the big question is whether Palace can turn things around from this deficit. Nketiah hits the ground in the penalty area once more, but the referee calls it a foul against him.
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Palace makes their second substitution, pulling off defender Clyne and bringing in Japanese midfielder Kamada.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Nketiah falls in the penalty area during a clash with Skipp, and the Palace supporters are calling for a penalty kick. However, the referee doesn’t award one as the visiting team quickly huddles back to defend.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
We’ve just crossed the one-hour mark in this match, and Palace's goal scorer, Mateta, avoids a yellow card despite committing a foul on Skipp.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Following a wild opening to the second half with two goals in under two minutes, the pace of the game has calmed down a bit. Nevertheless, the Crystal Palace supporters remain enthusiastic, loudly encouraging their team as they aim to equalize.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Leicester seems eager to regain their two-goal lead, and Justin takes a shot from far away, but unfortunately, it goes over the Palace goal!
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Kristiansen attempts to pass the ball to Mavididi along the left flank, but Munoz steps in to cut it off and sends the ball out of play, resulting in a throw-in for Leicester in their attacking zone.
Palace Battles Leicester In Thrilling Match
Mateta has struck again against Leicester! He’s netted two goals in four matches in the Premier League when facing the Foxes.
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Yellow card received by Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi
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At the other end, there's an opportunity as Mitchell sends in a cross that Mateta manages to score from. However, the assistant referee raises their flag for offside, so the goal is disallowed. But hold on—VAR is reviewing the situation to verify the offside decision!
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Crystal Palace Vs. Leicester City Matchup
Ndidi delivered an excellent performance by setting up Mavididi for Leicester's second goal. That’s his second assist in the match!
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Palace makes a substitution at halftime, bringing off the injured Doucoure and sending Hughes on to take his place for the second half.
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Objective: Stephy Alvaro Mavididi's Goal
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Leicester kicks off the second half at Selhurst Park!
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Hosts Palace controlled about 64% of the ball and created the majority of chances in the first half, but Glasner's team has not been able to test Leicester's goalkeeper Hermansen significantly. The Eagles took 10 shots, yet only managed to hit the target once. They made 19 touches in the opponent's box and produced two significant opportunities but did not pose a real threat, achieving an expected goals (xG) of 0.81. On the other hand, Leicester has followed Cooper's game plan flawlessly, holding an xG of 0.89 and leading 1-0 at halftime. They managed to put two of their five shots on goal and looked dangerous during their counterattacks. The second half is crucial for both teams, with the Opta supercomputer estimating that the Foxes have a 48.6% chance of winning the match. Meanwhile, Palace faces a tough challenge with only a 22.2% chance to secure their first win of the season, and a 22.9% chance of a draw.
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At the interval of this Premier League match, visitors Leicester are ahead 1-0 against Palace, thanks to their captain Vardy, who scored in the 21st minute. The Foxes started off strong, and just as the Eagles were beginning to find their rhythm in attack, Vardy, at 37 years old, received a pass from Ndidi, maneuvering through on goal. He then managed to score from a tight position, delivering a setback for the home team. New signing Nketiah has been lively for Glasner’s squad, generating several opportunities, but the Leicester defense has remained solid. Both teams are eager to secure their first league victory of the season, setting the stage for an exciting second half. Palace will be looking to equalize in front of their fans, while the Foxes aim to protect their lead and strike back with counterattacks.
Crystal Palace Vs. Leicester City Showdown
HALF-TIME: CRYSTAL PALACE 0, LEICESTER CITY 1
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Leicester keeps looking to get the ball to Vardy in the penalty area, but this time Guehi steps in to block any chances for the Leicester captain. Meanwhile, Palace is working hard to prevent any more goals before halftime.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
At the conclusion of this thrilling first half, we have at least three minutes of extra time added on.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
The match continues with Palace temporarily reduced to 10 players, and Vardy makes another run for Leicester. He passes to Mavididi, but his shot goes off target! It was a great opportunity for the Foxes to expand their lead before halftime.
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Doucoure is hurt again for the third time in this first half, and this time he’s holding his left foot after Ayew lands on the Crystal Palace player. The game is paused once more as the medical team tends to the Malian defensive midfielder.
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Palace gives up the ball in midfield once more, and Doucoure attempts to send a pass to Vardy over the defense. However, goalkeeper Henderson is quick on his feet this time and manages to send the ball away to safety.
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Nketiah is pivotal to nearly every attack from Palace today. The 25-year-old sends in a cross that takes a fortunate deflection right into Hermansen's hands.
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Leicester's center-back Faes gives away a free-kick in a risky area, which Eze takes and plays to Nketiah. However, the new Palace player is outmaneuvered by Ayew in the box and ends up committing a foul for a late tackle on the Leicester defender.
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In the final 10 minutes of the match, it's been all about Palace on the offensive. Leicester seems content to defend and allow the home team to press forward with their attacks.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Eze dodges past Faes in the penalty area and sends a ball across the goal, but Mateta is unable to make contact with the pass right in front of the net, and Palace comes close once more!
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Can Leicester secure a victory in London today? Their past experiences in the capital haven't been the best. The Foxes have managed to win only twice in their last 16 Premier League games played there, suffering 11 losses and allowing 40 goals during this period!
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
The home team keeps pushing to level the score. Nketiah makes a move inside the penalty area and takes a shot, but Faes steps in to block it. The Leicester defense then clears the ball out for a corner kick!
Crystal Palace Vs. Leicester City Matchup
The game at Selhurst Park has started again after a brief pause. Doucoure is back on the field and takes a shot at the goal, but Hermansen easily gathers the ball.
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There’s a brief pause in the game as Doucoure, who is starting for the first time this season, is on the ground following a collision with Leicester’s Skipp. After receiving some treatment, the Palace player is back upright and appears ready to keep playing.
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Just a quick reminder that Palace hasn't managed to win a Premier League match under Glasner after falling behind in the score. Will they break that pattern today against the Foxes?
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Nketiah finds himself in another scoring opportunity as the Palace player shifts the ball to his left foot and takes a shot, but it goes directly at Hermansen! He really could have capitalized on that chance!
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Support Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Leicester's Faes puts in an impressive defensive performance by diving in front of Munoz's shot taken from inside the box, then swiftly managing to block Nketiah's attempt that follows. Meanwhile, Palace is beginning to find their rhythm in the match!
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Objective: Jamie Richard Vardy's Goal
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Palace's latest recruit, Nketiah, finds an opportunity in the penalty area as he outjumps Kristiansen. However, the ex-Arsenal player can't direct his header accurately, missing the goal during one of the few chances for the home team in this match.
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The Foxes execute a free-kick straight from their practice routine, and Skipp sets Ayew up inside the penalty area. However, Palace's goalkeeper Henderson reacts swiftly, rushing out and snatching the ball away from the Leicester forward!
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Mavididi makes a run against the Palace defender on the left and sends a tempting cross into the penalty area. However, there's no Leicester player there to connect with it, and Henderson easily gathers the ball.
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It’s essential for Palace to secure the first goal in this match, as the Eagles have let their opponents score first in all three of their Premier League games this season. This is already one more instance than they had in the 13 games they played under Glasner last season. Additionally, the current hosts have not managed to win a league match after falling behind under the Austrian coach!
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Palace makes their first attempt to move forward into the attacking zone, but they are disappointed when the referee stops the play for a foul against them. It’s not the best beginning for Glasner’s team, but the fans are hopeful that the players will settle into the match soon.
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OPPORTUNITY! The game's first opportunity goes to the Foxes, as expected. Ayew finds himself unmarked and gets on the end of Ndidi's cross in the box, but he doesn't connect well and misses the chance to put his old team in a tough spot right from the beginning!
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In the opening minutes of the match, Leicester, the visiting team, seem to have a better grip on the ball. However, they haven't managed to break through the home team's defense yet.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
As the players took to the field, a massive show of support from the fans commemorating 100 years of Selhurst Park greeted them. The Palace team will be looking to celebrate this milestone with a crucial victory today!
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LET'S GET STARTED! The referee, Tony Harrington, starts the match with a whistle, and Crystal Palace begins their Premier League game.
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The teams are coming out onto the field at Selhurst Park, and we're just moments away from the start of this Saturday afternoon match.
Crystal Palace Takes On Leicester City
Cooper has made a single adjustment to the Leicester lineup that lost to Villa, benching Fatawu and bringing Mavididi into the starting attack. The defensive midfield features former Spurs players Skipp and Winks, aiming to support the defense made up of Kristiansen, Okoli, Faes, and Justin, while Buonanotte stays on the bench. Ayew is set to compete against his old team, and captain Vardy remains at the forefront for the Foxes, who are eager to secure three points in today’s match.
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Glasner is giving new signings Nketiah and Lacroix their first appearances. Nketiah, who previously played for Arsenal, comes in for Kamada, while Lacroix takes over from Richards in the back three for Palace. Doucoure will be in the midfield, with Hughes moving to the bench, marking the only other adjustment for the home team following their draw with Chelsea. New loan addition Trevoh Chalobah is unable to play today because of a minor injury, and defender Chadi Riad will be out for an extended period due to an ACL injury.
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SUBSTITUTES FOR LEICESTER CITY: Danny Ward, Conor Coady, Abdul Fatawu, Bilal El Khannouss, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Hamza Choudhury, Ricardo Pereira, Boubakary Soumare, Facundo Buonanotte.
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LEICESTER CITY STARTING XI (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen; Victor Kristiansen, Caleb Okoli, Wout Faes, James Justin; Oliver Skipp, Harry Winks; Jordan Ayew, Wilfred Ndidi, Stephy Mavididi; Jamie Vardy.
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CRYSTAL PALACE SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS: Joel Ward, Ismaila Sarr, Jefferson Lerma, Jeffrey Schlupp, Daichi Kamada, Will Hughes, Chris Richards, Matt Turner, Franco Umeh-Chibueze.
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CRYSTAL PALACE LINEUP (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson; Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi, Nathaniel Clyne; Tyrick Mitchell, Cheick Doucoure, Adam Wharton, Daniel Munoz; Eberechi Eze, Eddie Nketiah; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
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Leicester made their Premier League return with a draw against Tottenham, but they have since faced two losses, 1-2 against Fulham and Aston Villa. Their only victory this season came from a 4-0 win over Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Cup. After a strong but ultimately unsuccessful effort in their last match against Villa, Steve Cooper’s team is optimistic that facing another struggling team, Crystal Palace, could be the perfect opportunity to ignite their season for real.
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In today's matchup, we have two teams searching for their first league victory of the season. Crystal Palace started their journey with losses to Brentford and West Ham, but managed to secure a respectable 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge right before the international break. Additionally, they achieved a solid 4-0 win against Norwich City in the second round of the EFL Cup at the end of August. Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner's squad remains unbeaten in their last two games and will be aiming to achieve their first league win against the Foxes today.
Crystal Palace Faces Leicester City Showdown
Hi there! Thanks for joining us for this live update as Crystal Palace gets back into Premier League play, hosting the fresh faces of Leicester City at Selhurst Park.
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