Liverpool Faces Crystal Palace in Carabao Cup Showdown

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool will host Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. This match marks the third encounter between the two teams this season.

Though Liverpool is traditionally a strong side, they enter this match under pressure after suffering two defeats to Palace earlier in the season, including a loss in the Community Shield and a setback in the Premier League. The Reds have struggled recently, losing five of their last six games across all competitions. Their last victory was against Southampton in the Carabao Cup in late September.

Manager Arne Slot’s team has seen a steep decline, having recently ended a 19-match unbeaten streak with a loss to Everton. Their chaotic recent draw against Bournemouth was followed by narrow defeats to AEK Larnaca and Arsenal.

On the other hand, Crystal Palace comes into this match with a degree of confidence, having performed well against Liverpool in their last three meetings. However, they too are seeking a way out of a slump, with three wins in their last four matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing ended with a loss to Arsenal.

The Carabao Cup match will kick off at 3:45 PM ET in the United States and can be viewed on multiple platforms. In the UK, the match will be available on Sky Sports, while fans in the U.S. can tune in via Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+. In Canada, viewers can watch on DAZN or fuboTV. Mexican fans can catch the action on Disney+.

In terms of team news, Liverpool will likely miss Alisson Becker and Giovanni Leoni due to long-term injuries. Curtis Jones also faces an injury concern after being substituted during the match against Brentford, where Liverpool lost 3-2. Palace has a shorter injury list, missing only three players: Caleb Kporha, Chadi Riad, and Cheick Doucoure.

As both teams are jockeying for a turnaround in form, fans can expect an intense battle at Anfield.