18 unbeaten games create miracles, Liverpool coach angrily criticizes defensive mistakes

The Premier League is ushering in an incredible "dark horse" season. Led by head coach Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace is writing a legend of their own - they have been unbeaten in 18 consecutive games in various competitions, tying the club's longest record since 1969.

What is even more shocking is that in the sixth round of the Premier League last night, Crystal Palace defeated Liverpool 2-1 at home, not only ending the opponent's victory in all competitions in the new season, but also becoming the only team in the Premier League this season that has not yet lost.

This victory is of great value. In the 97th minute of the game, Eddie Nketia scored with a cross from her teammate and completed a buzzer-beating final kill. Previously, Crystal Palace has shown resilience at critical moments many times: as early as August in the England Community Shield, they defeated Liverpool 3-2 in the penalty shootout, laying the groundwork for the new season.

Now, defeating the defending champion again at home, Crystal Palace officially declared its true nature as a dark horse.

It is worth mentioning that the team from South London has remained unbeaten since April last year, including the highlight of last season's FA Cup final defeat at Wembley Stadium. Now, they are continuing this momentum into the new season.

Glasner has built an iron army, and tactical discipline has become the key

Since Glasner took charge, Crystal Palace has transformed from a relegation team to one of the most resilient teams in the Premier League. He emphasized high-level pressing, rapid conversion and teamwork, and dared to attack even when facing strong enemies. Although there are not many superstars in the lineup, the team is extremely overall and has excellent execution.

Even with the absence of key players, Crystal Palace can still perform steadily, showing the profound foundation behind the "dark horse". Their performance sent a clear signal to the entire league: this season, they are not just here to disrupt the situation, but to truly compete for higher honors.

Liverpool coach is angry: defensive chaos is unacceptable

, in contrast, Liverpool is in great controversy after the game. Coach Slott couldn't hide his anger after the final whistle, pointing to the team's fatal mistake on the defensive end.

"We can only blame ourselves, such defense is completely unacceptable." Slott said at a press conference, "The game is coming to an end. We only need to focus on defense, but someone chooses to press forward to try to fight back. This offensive thinking was wrong at that moment, which directly led to the goal concealment."

Although he did not name it, the British media generally believed that this statement was aimed at right-back Jeremy Frimpon. It was he who lost his position in stoppage time and missed Nkatia, which eventually led to a tragedy.

In addition, Slott also pointed out the team's newly exposed weakness: "Last season we almost never conceded the goal in set-piece defense, but this season we lost two against Newcastle and two more today. If we still want to compete for the championship, this problem must be solved immediately."

This loss not only ended Liverpool's winning streak in various competitions in the new season, but also exposed the team's stability under high pressure. Next, they will usher in an intensive schedule: away against Galatasaray (Champions League) on October 1, and will go to Stamford Bridge to challenge Chelsea (Premier League) three days later. How to quickly adjust the state will become the biggest challenge Slot faces.