Dean Henderson paid £1,000 to cover the bar tab of Crystal Palace supporters after delivering penalty shootout heroics in the Community Shield.
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The England international goalkeeper has forged quite the reputation when it comes to repelling spot-kicks. He kept one out from Omar Marmoush in the 2025 FA Cup final to help Palace claim a historic piece of silverware.
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The Eagles were back at Wembley for the traditional new season curtain-raiser when facing Premier League title winners Liverpool. An entertaining contest saw the Reds lead on two occasions, only to find themselves pegged back.
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A penalty from Jean-Philippe Mateta and late equaliser from Ismaila Sarr took the Community Shield beyond 90 minutes and into a shootout. Mohamed Salah fired over the crossbar, before Henderson saved efforts from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott.
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Palace prevailed 3-2 on spot-kicks, sparking more wild scenes of celebration. Many supporters spilled out of Wembley and into local pubs. Henderson made a point of stopping off at one and covering the cost of the drinks that were flowing.