Crystal Palace defeated Liverpool 5-4 in the Community Shield Cup and won the championship. According to the Daily Mail, Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson spent £1,000 in the bar to pay for the live celebration fans.
Crystal Palace made its debut in the Community Shield's annual opening game after winning the FA Cup in May. Facing Slot's coach and last season's Premier League champion Liverpool, Crystal Palace fell behind twice at Wembley, but equalized the score twice with Matteta and Saar's goals. The game went straight to the penalty kick, and in the end Henderson became the new hero of Crystal Palace. He saved McAlister and Elliot's shots at the penalty kick point to help the team win the championship.
The former Manchester United goalkeeper Henderson was already a favorite among Crystal Palace fans, and his actions after the game made him more popular among fans. According to social media users, Henderson stopped at a local bar called "The Allsopp Arms" after the game and paid for the fans who celebrated on the spot, generously paid £1,000 for everyone to drink. The fan also posted a photo with Henderson and said: "Legend! He fully understands this club, cheers!"