Published on: Oct 5, 2024 8:00 am IST|Updated on: Oct 4, 2024 11:18 am IST
Liverpool is back in Premier League action this Saturday as they visit Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, aiming to extend their impressive winning streak. Fresh from a midweek Champions League victory over Bologna, the Reds are in high spirits, while Palace hopes to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Everton. Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming match, including the latest team news and predicted lineups.
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Liverpool has been flying high under new manager Arne Slot, who is already making a name for himself on Merseyside. Slot’s tactical acumen has led the Reds to an impressive start this season, with eight wins in nine matches across all competitions. The midweek victory against Bologna saw key players Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah on the scoresheet, showcasing the depth and skill Slot has at his disposal. A win on Saturday could temporarily put Liverpool four points ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
The Reds have been particularly ruthless on the road, winning all three of their away fixtures in the league so far. Slot could join an elite list of managers if he secures another away victory, following in the footsteps of Felipe Scolari and John Gregory.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has faced a challenging start to the season. Despite some early optimism, the Eagles find themselves winless and struggling in 18th place. Last weekend, Palace was undone by a determined Everton, with a brace from Dwight McNeil turning the tide against them after Marc Guehi’s early opener.
Selhurst Park is not an easy place for visiting teams, but Palace will need more than home-field advantage to turn their season around. Glasner’s men will hope to replicate their stunning 1-0 win at Anfield last season, though the odds are stacked against them given Liverpool’s dominant record at Selhurst Park, where Palace has not won a home game against the Reds since 2014.
Henderson; Lerma, Guehi, Lacroix; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Nketiah, Mateta, Eze
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
GK: Alisson
DEF: Lacroix, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk
MID: Diaz, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Munoz/Mitchell
FW: Salah, Eze
Liverpool’s solid form and depth make them clear favorites going into Saturday’s match. Although Palace has occasionally pulled off a shock win at Anfield, their recent home record against Liverpool doesn’t inspire much confidence. Expect Liverpool to exploit Palace’s defensive vulnerabilities and Slot to celebrate another victory as the Reds maintain their title challenge.
With the Reds’ dynamic attack and Palace’s recent struggles, this match is likely to be a tough one for the Eagles, with Liverpool looking set to walk away with three points and further establish themselves at the top of the table.