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Liverpool travel to Crystal Palace for Saturday’s early kick off knowing that a victory will keep them at the top of the Premier League table.
Five wins and one defeat from their opening six matches mean Arne Slot’s side have a one point lead over current champions Manchester City and last season’s runners-up Arsenal. Liverpool secured three points against Wolves in their last league fixture thanks to a Mo Salah penalty in the second half.
“Everyone is realistic enough, all the players they understand that six games into the season doesn’t give you a realistic view on the league table,” Slot said.
Crystal Palace will certainly be hoping that is the case. The Eagles sit 18th in the table having not managed a single win in the top flight so far. An encouraging 0-0 draw with Man Utd was followed by a heart-breaking 2-1 loss to Everton as the Toffees came from behind to triumph at Goodison Park. Will Palace fare better against a different Merseyside club today?
Follow all the action with our live blog below plus get the latest odds a predictions here:
Predicted line-ups and latest odds
Here’s how we see the two teams lining up against each this afternoon:
Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Munoz, Lerma, Guehi, Lacroix, Mitchell; Wharton, Kamada; Sarr, Mateta, Eze.
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Diaz.
As for the latest odds, it should come as no surprise that Liverpool are the big favourites with Palace second best to go on to take the win despite playing at home.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 11:00
Palace vs Liverpool early team news
Oliver Glasner is without Chris Richards, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad, with Rob Holding out of favour. Matheus Franca could return to the squad, and Glasner may consider a change in his forward line.
Federico Chiesa suffered a new injury set-back ahead of Liverpool’s encounter with Bologna, continuing a disrupted start to life on Merseyside. The Italian may miss out again, while Harvey Elliott remains sidelined after fracturing his foot.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 10:54
How can I watch the game?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 11am BST. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
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Mike Jones5 October 2024 10:48
When is Crystal Palace vs Liverpool?
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool is due to kick off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 5 October at Selhurst Park.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 10:42
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
By contrast, Liverpool top the table after a flying start under Arne Slot, with a solid Champions League win over Bologna in midweek keeping the momentum rolling.
A short turnaround may pose Slot and his squad problems, though, as they attempt to keep setting the pace.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 10:36
Good morning!
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Premier League action.
Things kick off with Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace as the Reds look to extend their lead at the top of the table. Arne Slot’s side have only lost once in their first six league games and are in good form following a 2-0 win over Bologna during the week.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are searching for their first victory of the season and a chance to move out of the relegation places. The Eagles lost to Everton last time out and will have a much tougher time of things this afternoon.
We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and more from Selhurst Park so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 12.30pm.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 10:30
