Liverpool take on Crystal Palace an Anfield this afternoon as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to continue their strong start to the Premier League season.
The Reds secured an impressive 3-0 win at Leeds United last weekend, although the result was overshadowed by the serious injury to Harvey Elliot.
Palace enjoyed their first win under Patrick Vieira as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur by the same scoreline at Selhurst Park. Striker Odsonne Edouard marked a dream debut from the bench with two goals late on as the Eagles got off the mark for the campaign.
Liverpool returned to Champions League action on Wednesday and defeated AC Milan 3-2 in an enthralling contest at Anfield, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah and Jordan Henderson on target.
Here’s all the information you need ahead of the Premier League match today.
When is it?
The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 18 September.
How can I watch?
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace is not available to watch live in the UK.
What is the team news?
Jurgen Klopp made several changes to his side for the visit of Milan, with Divock Origi and Joe Gomez handed their first starts of the season. Virgil van Dijk was rested for their Champions League opener but returns to Klopp’s team here, along with Thiago and Sadio Mane, who also started on the bench.
The German has a full squad to choose from – apart from Harvey Elliot, who has been ruled out for several months after successfully undergoing surgery on his ankle.
Odsonne Edouard’s spectacular debut against Spurs does not see the Frenchman rewarded with a first Premier League start, with Christian Benteke keeping him out up front. Vieira has not made too many other changes.
Confirmed line-ups
LFC XI: Alisson, Milner, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago, Mane, Salah, Jota
CPFC XI: Guaita, Ward, Guehi, Andersen, Mitchell, Kouyate, McArthur, Gallagher, Ayew, Benteke, Zaha
Odds
Liverpool: 1/5
Draw: 6/1
Crystal Palace: 12/1
Prediction
Liverpool have got their swagger back following the return of Virgil van Dijk. Their forwards are also in form and that should result in a straight-forward victory for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace
