While his bosses cut their cloth accordingly, Oliver Glasner has nonetheless vocalised a desire for new signings to bolster the squad

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday, with keeper Dean Henderson reprising his penalty-saving heroics from their FA Cup final triumph.

Liverpool, the English champions, made headlines with their summer signings during the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. However, it was Crystal Palace, the reigning FA Cup holders, who ultimately claimed the first English silverware of the 2025/26 season.