Ismaila Sarr put the visitors 1-0 up just nine minutes into the game when FA Cup winners Palace visited Merseyside, a lead that held until the second half. After 61 minutes, Gravenberch was booked for diving in the Eagles' penalty area, and just seven minutes later, a high clearance landed him in trouble.

The first meeting of the season between Liverpool and Manchester United will take place on October 18 at Anfield, before they do it all again on May 2, 2026 at Old Trafford. Liverpool take on Merseyside rivals Everton on September 20, with their first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on April 18, 2026.

Defending champions Liverpool will begin their 2025–26 Premier League campaign at home to Bournemouth, while Manchester United will host Arsenal at Old Trafford during the opening batch of