Liverpool Set to Face Crystal Palace in Premier League Clash

The Premier League leader, Liverpool, is gearing up to extend its advantage at the top of the league table as it travels to Selhurst Park to face a winless Crystal Palace this Saturday. Liverpool, under the stewardship of new manager Arne Slot, has experienced a stellar start this season, securing victories in five of their six initial matches. This has placed them ahead of title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal in the league standings.

The match, scheduled for a 12:30 p.m. BST kick-off, presents an opportunity for Liverpool to broaden their lead, at least temporarily, as their closest title rivals are set to play later in the day. The game will take place at Crystal Palace’s home ground, Selhurst Park, in south London, and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, with coverage commencing at 11 a.m. Viewers can also stream the match online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Crystal Palace, under Oliver Glasner, has struggled to make a mark this season, languishing in the relegation zone after drawing three and losing three of their six matches. Their lineup woes continue as key players like Chadi Riad, Chris Richards, Cheick Doucoure, and Rob Holding are sidelined, adding to Glasner’s challenges this season.

Liverpool will be missing Harvey Elliott due to a foot injury, and doubts remain over Federico Chiesa, who was absent in their recent fixture against Bologna due to some problems. Despite these concerns, Liverpool comes into this match brimming with confidence following their midweek victory in the Champions League.

In past encounters, Crystal Palace has managed only three points this season, making their task against the in-form Reds particularly daunting. Historically, Liverpool has been dominant in this fixture, winning 36 of their previous meetings, while Crystal Palace has secured only 15 victories.

The odds, provided by Betfair, depict Liverpool as the favorites with a 1/2 odds to win, while Crystal Palace stands at 5/1. A draw is seen as a less likely outcome at 18/5. Amidst high expectations, this match will determine whether Crystal Palace can defy the odds as they did in April with a surprise victory at Anfield.