The Eagles travel to Anfield on Saturday to face Liverpool, in Frank de Boer’s first competitive match against a top six side.
With the Dutchman still searching for his first victory in the Premier League, we preview the game.
Kick off: 15:00
Venue: Anfield
Referee: Kevin Friend
Palace are likely to field a mainly unchanged side from the 0-3 defeat at home to Huddersfield. However, with Wilfried Zaha out with a knee injury, Andros Townsend is likely to come into the starting XI. Pape Souare has returned to full training but is still not match fit, as are Connor Wickham and Bakary Sako, out with knee and calf injuries respectively.
Predicted XI: 13. Hennessy, 24. Fosu-Mensah, 6. Dann, 44. Riedewald, 2. Ward, 3. Van Aanholt, 4. Milivojevic, 42. Puncheon (C), 10. Townsend, 8. Loftus-Cheek, 17. Benteke.
On the bench, there is a chance of returns for Yohan Cabaye and James McArthur, after the duo returned to playing in red and blue in the U23’s match vs Burnley.
Liverpool will be without midfield talisman Philippe Coutinho once again, as the transfer speculation regarding his potential move to Barcelona refuses to die down. He is out with a back injury. The Reds will also be without striker Daniel Sturridge and right-back Nathaniel Clyne due to respective injuries.
Predicted XI: 22. Mignolet, 18. Moreno, 32. Matip, 6. Lovren, 66. Alexander Arnold, 5. Wijnaldum, 23. Can, 14. Henderson, 19. Mane, 11. Salah, 9. Firmino.
Both teams will be desperate to get three points on the board after disappointing opening weekends. After a tough game in Germany against Hoffenheim midweek, Palace will look to capitalise on the extra day’s rest. Liverpool on the other hand, won’t want to disappoint in their first home game of the season, but Coutinho’s absence will prove to be a big factor for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
