Fresh off a record-breaking night in the Champions League, Liverpool is set to return to Premier League action on Saturday with a match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Reds secured a 2-0 win over Bologna midweek, while Crystal Palace suffered a 2-1 defeat to Everton, handing the Toffees their first victory of the season.
Match Details
Match: Liverpool @ Crystal Palace
Stadium: Selhurst Park
Date & Time: Oct 5, 2024 at 12.30 pm UK
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Preview
Liverpool manager Arne Slot achieved a remarkable feat with the win over Bologna, becoming the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his first nine games in charge across all competitions. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah secured the win.
Arne Slot admitted it wasn’t a smooth performance, much like their recent 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. This match promises to be a great watch as both teams look to bag the points. Liverpool enter this match while being the table-toppers and hope to occupy the spot as long as they can for the remainder of the season.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Team News & Head-to-Head
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have struggled under Europa League-winning boss Oliver Glasner this season. Last weekend’s loss to Everton extended their winless run, despite taking an early lead with Marc Guehi. Palace currently sit 18th in the Premier League, but Glasner’s job remains secure due to his success last season and recent EFL Cup victories over Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers.
For Palace, injuries to Chadi Riad, Christopher Richards, and Cheick Doucoure will limit their options, though Matheus Franca could return to the bench. Trevoh Chalobah might also make his debut, while Ismaila Sarr could challenge Eddie Nketiah for a starting spot.
Liverpool
A win on Saturday would extend Liverpool’s winning streak to six games and temporarily widen the gap at the top of the table, putting them four points clear of Arsenal and Manchester City. Slot’s side has been in prolific form, scoring 15 goals in their last five matches, averaging three per game. Should Liverpool win, Slot would join an elite group of managers that won their first four Premier League away games.
Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, and Andy Robertson all returned from injury for their Champions League clash, but Federico Chiesa remains uncertain for Saturday, and Harvey Elliott is out with a foot fracture. Mohamed Salah, after scoring in five consecutive Champions League home games, could make history by becoming the first Premier League player to score in his team’s first four away matches in two different seasons.
Head-to-Head
Palace fans will take solace in their shock 1-0 victory at Anfield last season, though Liverpool hasn’t lost at Selhurst Park since 2014.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Possible Starting XI
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Lerma, Guehi, Lacroix; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Nketiah, Mateta, Eze
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Prediction
Liverpool enter this match being the clear winners. The Reds are expected to dominate every stat possible and register a decent number of goals on the scorecard. On the other hand, Palace will look to be defensively solid and prove themselves lethal on counter-attacks. Liverpool will take 3 points and a win back home.
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