Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool: What Stands At Stake

Liverpool go into this tie missing some key stars likewise will their opponent, Crystal Palace. Both teams will miss the absence of at most 12 key players, with the Reds missing 7 players and the Eagles, 5 key players as Cheick Oumar Doucoure, Eberechi Eze and goal keeper, Dean Henderson are notable absents.

The Merseyside giants head into the fixture at Selhurst Park as the obvious favorites, bearing in mind that any result aside a win could prove cataclysmic in their chase for a premier league title or to move up the table and away from their rivals, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City.

Crystal Palace on their own end sit 14th and on 16 points with a win against Liverpool capable of catapulting them to 11th place depending on the result from the rivals, Brentford, Fulham and Wolves in their respective games.

Though the Eagles started the season in high spirits, nabbing vital points in the early stages, in recent games, Roy Hodgson’s side have been without a win, which makes this tie against Liverpool a very interesting one.

Palace in recent seasons have built themselves the profile of being giant killers at times least expected, and perhaps nearly shaping themselves as premier league king makers in the 2021/22 season when they forced out a 0-0 draw against Manchester City to open the title race between City and Liverpool.

Although Manchester City and Manchester United were often their victims when it comes to giant killing, today’s game could have Liverpool in the mix if the Reds fail to capitalize on an opportunity to move top of the premier league table for a few hours before Aston Villa faces Arsenal.

A win at Selhurst Park for Liverpool has the potential of boosting confidence before they meet eternal rivals, Manchester United at Anfield next weekend. A draw or a defeat to Crystal Palace however, means Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp face a reality they may not want to face heading into the tie versus Manchester United.

Here goes the Confirmed Lineup for both sides;

CRYSTAL PALACE CONFIRMED LINEUP:

Liverpool Confirmed Lineup: