0 Crystal Palace vs 1 Liverpool
Table-topping Liverpool in trip to Palace after UCL win over Bologna.
In pursuit of maintaining their unbeaten streak at Selhurst Park, table-topping Liverpool face a determined Crystal Palace side still searching for an elusive first Premier League win this season.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are one of the five teams yet to secure a win in the Premier League this season. In their recent trip to Everton, they took an early lead within the first ten minutes, but a brace from Dwight McNeil turned the game around.
This defeat ended their three-game unbeaten streak, which consisted entirely of draws. Consequently, Palace dropped to 18th place in the table, with just three points from six games.
Despite these setbacks, Palace aim to claim their first victory, though history isn't on their side; they've lost 11 of their last 14 Premier League encounters with Liverpool. Moreover, they have conceded more goals against Liverpool than any other team in the league.
Manager Oliver Glasner might employ a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Eddie Nketiah, Mateta, and Eberechi Eze in the attack. However, he faces the challenge of missing Cheick Doucouré and three other key players for this early kickoff match.
Liverpool
Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Bologna to maintain their 6th position in the UCL league phase table. The goals came from Alexis Mac Allister in the 11th minute and Mohamed Salah in the 75th, with Salah providing the assist for the first goal.
Arne Slot, having set a record as the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his first nine matches, downplayed the achievement by stating, "I don't draw many conclusions from that, but it is nice. So many incredible managers have worked here, doing so many special things."
This victory marked Liverpool's fifth consecutive win across all competitions, with their only loss being a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest just before UCL Match Day 1. In the Premier League, top-of-the-table Liverpool, who recently defeated Wolves 2-1, will aim for three successive wins as they visit Palace.
Liverpool's strong away form, remaining unbeaten in nine games at Selhurst Park (8 wins, 1 draw), could help them stay at the top of the table. A 4—2—3—1 formation is anticipated, featuring Darwin Núñez in attack, while Federico Chiesa is a candidate for a late assessment.
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