Frank Christian
Following a significant midweek victory in Europe, Liverpool travels to London to face Crystal Palace in a Premier League match on Saturday, still addressing some issues within their team.
They are the first match of the day, and coach Arne Slot acknowledged his team’s luck in securing the win against Bologna. When asked if he felt “delighted” with the result, he described it as an “overall good result,” but preferred not to use the term “delighted” just yet.
Mohamed Salah stands out as a bright spot for Liverpool this season with his dynamic performance. He has scored four goals and provided four assists, helping the team to earn 15 points out of a possible 18 in their first six league games, placing them at the top of the standings.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace has struggled to meet high expectations this season. The absences of Michael Olise and Joachim Andersen have been more significant than anticipated, with the team yet to secure a win. Their recent loss to Everton (2-1) has put coach Oliver Glasner under pressure.
Check out the latest updates on team news and projected lineups below.
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Lineups and Team News: Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool
Crystal Palace will miss USA international Chris Richards due to a hamstring injury, sidelining him for several weeks and meaning he will miss the international break with new coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Jefferson Lerma is fully fit again, and Matheus Franca appears to be available as well, but Cheick Doucoure is out with a toe injury for at least the duration of the international break.
Crystal Palace’s Predicted XI (3-4-3): Henderson (GK) — Lacroix, Guehi, Lerma — Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell — Nketiah, Mateta, Eze
Injured: Richards, Doucoure, Riad
Suspended: None
New Liverpool manager Slot is focused on rotating the squad, especially following a midweek Champions League match, making it challenging to predict the lineup. Darwin Nunez has struggled lately and may make way for Diogo Jota, who is looking to reclaim his spot. Cody Gakpo might also feature, while Curtis Jones may come in to give a midfielder some rest.
Currently injured players for Liverpool include Harvey Elliott, who is recovering from a broken foot, and Federico Chiesa, who is also sidelined due to a minor injury.
Liverpool’s Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai — Diaz, Jota, Salah.
Injured: Elliott, Chiesa
Suspended: None
Match Kickoff Time: Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool
This Premier League matchup occurs at Selhurst Park in London, United Kingdom, and is set to kick off on Saturday, October 5, at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates into different time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Sat, Oct. 5 | 7:30 a.m. ET |
| Australia | Sat, Oct. 5 | 9:30 p.m. AEST |
| UK | Sat, Oct. 5 | 12:30 p.m. BST |
| India | Sat, Oct. 5 | 5 p.m. IST |
