Liverpool Eye Sixth Consecutive Win as They Visit Crystal Palace
Liverpool, fresh off a record-breaking Champions League win, return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon, taking on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Reds are riding a wave of momentum, while Palace are still searching for their first league win of the season.
Match Preview
Liverpool extended their unbeaten run under new manager Arne Slot with a 2-0 Champions League victory over Bologna in midweek, maintaining their position at the top of the Premier League table after a narrow 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend. Slot has guided the Reds to a remarkable start, winning eight of his first nine matches in charge, a feat not even Liverpool legends Jurgen Klopp, Bill Shankly, or Bob Paisley managed.
Liverpool have netted 15 goals in their last five games and could temporarily go four points clear at the top with a win on Saturday. Slot is also on the verge of making history as just the fourth manager to win his first four away Premier League games.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s start to the season has been far less fruitful. After a disappointing 2-1 loss to Everton last weekend, the Eagles find themselves 18th in the table with just two points from six games. Oliver Glasner, who revitalized Palace last season, faces growing pressure as the team’s poor form continues, though his job is reportedly safe for now.
Palace fans can take heart from their surprising 1-0 win at Anfield in April, but they haven’t beaten Liverpool at home since 2014. With both teams eager for three points, this promises to be an intriguing contest.
Team News
Liverpool were boosted by the returns of Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, and Andy Robertson in midweek, though Federico Chiesa is a doubt for the trip to Selhurst Park. Harvey Elliott remains sidelined with a foot injury. Mohamed Salah will aim to continue his remarkable scoring form, needing just one goal to become the first Premier League player to score in his team’s first four away games in two separate seasons.
Crystal Palace are dealing with several injuries, including Chadi Riad, Christopher Richards, and Cheick Doucoure. Matheus Franca was expected to return from a broken rib but has now suffered a groin injury, ruling him out for the rest of the year. Trevoh Chalobah is in contention to make his debut, and Ismaila Sarr may also feature.
Possible Lineups
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
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