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So far, at least.Today15:06 BSTJones at right-backCurtis Jones is once again at right-back for Liverpool with Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield.Today15:02 BSTNo flags and scarvesNo flags and scarves again on the KopContent cannot be displayed without consentToday15:00 BSTUnderwayCrystal Palace get us going, and they'll be kicking towards the Kop in the first half.Today14:59 BSTHere are the teams Crystal Palace and Liverpool FC have arrvied on the pitch to a huge cheer from the crowd before You'll Never Walk Alone rings around the stadium.While the noise inside the ground is familiar, the sight is different as fans continue their protest against the club's ticket price rises by not displaying flags or banners on The KopToday14:56 BSTLiverpool queuesWas told a bit earlier that there were a lot of queues to get in, but it seems as though everyone has more or less managed it now.Today14:44 BSTAs things standSo, as things stand, Liverpool are fifth in the Premier League table, but a win here this afternoon, as Paul says, could lift them as high as third.But Manchester United can overtake the Reds if they beat Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday night.However, a victory here would move Arne Slot’s side one step closer to Champions League football next season.Today14:43 BSTPalace distractionCould Palace have one eye on next Thursday's Conference League semi-final?To be honest, probably not. Things are different for the Reds this time around as Arne Slot's side were preparing to lift the Premier League last May.While this campaign has been below expectations, the side will still be motivated to get something today and further solidify their chances of Champions League qualification next season.Today14:37 BSTAll over at Craven CottageAnd Fulham have beat Aston Villa 1-0.That means should Liverpool beat Crystal Palace, they would move up to fourth place in the Premier League table and level on points with Manchester United in third.Today14:22 BSTInside the Liverpool dressing roomNot long to go until kick-off at AnfieldInside the Liverpool dressing room ahead of the Premier League game against Crystal Palace(Image: (Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))Liverpool dressing room before the game against Crystal Palace(Image: (Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))Alexander Isak's shin pads ahead of Liverpool's Premier League game against Crystal Palace(Image: (Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))Today14:21 BSTCould Liverpool capitalise?
It's a sunny day in Liverpool and perfect conditions for a 3pm kick off.Crystal Palace have developed into somewhat of a bogey team for the Reds this season and Liverpool will be hoping to overcome Oliver Glasner's side for the first time this campaign and solidify their hopes for the Champions League next season.Today13:59 BSTCrystal Palace team newsCrystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell, Johnson, Mateta, Sarr.Subs: Benítez, Clyne, Riad, Sosa, Devenny, Lerma, Hughes, Pino, Strand Larsen.Today13:50 BSTLiverpool team ponderingsBit of a surprise there wasn't more rotation in the full-back areas, but with Liverpool playing just one game a week now I guess they aren't too tired.Mac Allister coming back in is definitely interesting. He's looked decent at under-21 level whenever I've seen him.Today13:45 BSTLiverpool team line-up vs Crystal Palace confirmedThe Liverpool team is locked in.Woodman; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.Subs: Pecsi, Gomez, Kerkez, Chiesa, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ngumoha, Wright.Two changes.Today13:36 BSTInteresting statAn interesting stat ahead of this afternoon’s game: Liverpool are winless in their last three Premier League home games against Crystal Palace, having won five in a row against the Eagles before that.Today13:25 BSTScene inside AnfieldA look inside Anfield ahead of kick-off.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday13:21 BSTOliver Glasner makes Liverpool predictionOliver Glasner believes Liverpool will be under plenty of pressure to end a three-game losing streak against Crystal Palace this afternoon.The Eagles secured a 3-0 victory in their last meeting, October’s last-16 Carabao Cup encounter, adding to September’s Premier League win at Selhurst Park and the Eagles’ Community Shield penalty shootout triumph.And Glasner said: "I think when you talk before a season and say, 'OK, we win once against Liverpool,' you would say, 'Yeah, it's good’.“And if you say we’d win twice against Liverpool, you would say, 'Well, it would be very good'.
And you say we win three times against Liverpool, it's amazing."And now we have the opportunity to win four times against Liverpool in one season. First of all, you don't play a team like Liverpool four times a year very often."And on the other side, then having already three wins, that's massive for us, and that's why we're really highly motivated, because maybe this will never happen again, and it's a massive chance."Today13:16 BSTLiverpool vs Crystal Palace match oddsLiverpool 1/2Draw 18/5Palace 24/5Odds via Grosvenor Sport18+ | UK only | gambleaware.org Gamble ResponsiblyToday13:08 BSTLiverpool team ponderingsWhat should Slot be doing?There will be debate over who plays at full-back and in midfield but I'd be keeping changes to a minimum.Kerkez perhaps.Today13:08 BSTAdam Wharton boostCrystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has revealed Adam Wharton will be available for this afternoon's game.Wharton missed Monday night's 0-0 draw against West Ham in the Premier League after he was withdrawn during the UEFA Conference League quarter-final against Fiorentina in Italy.But in a boost, Glasner has confirmed that Wharton will be back available for the game at Anfield, but Nathaniel Clyne is a doubt.He said: "Adam [Wharton] is good.
