Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – Match Preview and Team News

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·5 October 2024

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – Match Preview and Team News

Premier League leaders Liverpool will look to preserve top spot going into the international break, as they host Crystal Palace at Anfield.

The Reds have only tasted defeat on one occasion this term, which was that slender loss to Nottingham Forest a few weeks ago.

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For Crystal Palace, it is successive away trips to Merseyside after their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Everton at Goodison Park last weekend.

Harvey Elliott is the only confirmed absentee for Liverpool, whilst summer signing Federico Chiesa is a doubt due to a knock.

Palace have limited options in the heart of defence as Chadi Riad and Chris Richards are unavailable for selection.

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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool match preview and team news

Form

Crystal Palace: DDWDL

Following their stellar form in the closing stages of the last campaign, it has been an underwhelming start to Oliver Glasner’s first full season in charge.

That aforementioned disappointment against Sean Dyche’s Everton would have left a particularly sour taste in the mouths of Palace fans, considering they had taken an early lead through Palace captain Marc Guehi.

The damning truth of the matter is that the Eagles still haven’t won in the league this season and although it is still very early to make judgements on league positions, languishing in 18th position is never a good sign.

Their summer recruits are struggling to make the desired impact so far, as they look to fill the void left by Michael Olise and Joachim Andersen.

Liverpool: WWWWW

Arne Slot’s team are deservedly leading the way in the Premier League and five straight victories will fill the Dutchman with a lot of pride.

Liverpool overcame Italian opposition for consecutive European games as Bologna fell to a 2-0 defeat at Anfield.

Alexis Mac Allister tapped in the opener early on before Salah finished in customary fashion to seal a comfortable triumph.

It was a momentous night at Anfield, as Slot became the first manager in Liverpool history to win eight out of his first nine matches in charge.

A big part of Arne Slot’s success is down to their defensive solidity with the Dutchman’s side only conceding on two occasions domestically.

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Last Meeting

Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace, Premier League, Sunday 14th April 2024.

The Eagles caused a massive upset in their last encounter as an early Eberechi Eze strike earned Palace their first victory at Anfield since 2017.

Tyrick Mitchell expertly cut the ball back into the path of the onrushing Eze which allowed the Englishman to finish past Alisson without breaking stride.

Oliver Glasner’s outfit were inches away from doubling the advantage shortly after, as Jean- Philippe Mateta lifted the ball over Alisson, but Andy Robertson heroically cleared the ball off the line to keep the score at 1-0.

The hosts searched for a goal but the equaliser proved elusive, as a combination of the woodwork and Dean Henderson kept the Reds at bay.

Palace showed resolve to grind out the narrow victory and condemn Liverpool to their first home defeat in almost two years.

That loss proved to be decisive for Jurgen Klopp and his players as it pretty much signalled the end of their title hopes.

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace: Henderson, Munoz, Lacroix, Guehi, Chalobah, Mitchell, Wharton, Lerma, Eze, Sarr, Mateta

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Jota

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Who is the referee?

Simon Hooper is the match official. He will be assisted by Adrian Holmes and Simon Long, whilst Leigh Doughty will be the fourth official. The VAR is David Coote and he will be assisted by Natalie Aspinall.